Explore the Family Name Pattillo
The meaning of Pattillo
Scottish: habitational name from either of two places, in the former counties of Fife and Perthshire, called Pittilloch, from Pictish peit ‘portion (of land)’ + Gaelic tulach ‘hill’ and with loss of final -ch in the modern forms of the surname.
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How common is the last name Pattillo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pattillo has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 13,473 in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it rose to rank 13,214 — an improvement of 1.92 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period from 2,071 to 2,313, marking an 11.69 percent growth. As a result, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people in the United States rose modestly from 0.77 to 0.78.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,473 | #13,214 | 1.92% |
| Count | 2,071 | 2,313 | 11.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.77 | 0.78 | 1.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pattillo
The Decennial U.S. Census data also sheds light on the ethnic identity associated with the Pattillo surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there were notable shifts in the distribution of ethnicity. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander within this surname group grew by 62.26 percent and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 65.52 percent. At the same time, the proportion of individuals with the Pattillo surname who identify as Hispanic saw a significant rise of 137.84 percent. However, those who identify as White fell by 2.79 percent, and the representation of those claiming two or more races declined by 19.67 percent. The Black community saw a small increase of 6.28 percent among individuals with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.08% | 82.71% | -2.79% |
| Black | 11.15% | 11.85% | 6.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 2.64% | 137.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 1.47% | -19.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.86% | 62.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.29% | 0.48% | 65.52% |