Explore the Family Name Peaden
The meaning of Peaden
Irish: variant of Padden.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Peaden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Peaden experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Peaden was ranked 27,771 in popularity with 815 individuals carrying this name, equating to roughly 0.3 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the ranking had fallen slightly to 29,117, with an almost unchanged count of 814, representing a proportion of 0.28 per 100,000, marking a decrease of about 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,771 | #29,117 | -4.85% |
| Count | 815 | 814 | -0.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peaden
In terms of ethnicity associated with the Peaden surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a minor shift over the decade. In 2000, the majority (95.46%) identified as White, with smaller percentages identifying as Black (1.47%), Hispanic (0.86%), or having two or more ethnic identities (1.23%). By 2010, while the majority still identified as White (92.14%), there was a noticeable increase in those identifying with two or more ethnic identities (2.83%) and those identifying as Hispanic (1.84%). The percentage identifying as Black remained stable at 1.47%, and no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.46% | 92.14% | -3.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 2.83% | 130.08% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 1.84% | 113.95% |
| Black | 1.47% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |