Explore the Family Name Peattie
The meaning of Peattie
Scottish: from a pet form of the Older Scots personal name Peat.
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How common is the last name Peattie in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Peattie has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Peattie was ranked 88,083 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to rank 106,570 - a decrease of almost 21%. During the same period, the count of individuals with this surname also fell from 196 to 167, representing a drop of around 15%. The proportion of people with the surname Peattie per 100,000 also decreased slightly from 0.07 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,083 | #106,570 | -20.99% |
| Count | 196 | 167 | -14.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peattie
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes as well. In 2000, about 92.35% of individuals with the surname Peattie identified as White, which slightly decreased to 91.62% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from 3.57% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Interestingly, no individuals with the surname Peattie identified as having two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, there was a new appearance of the Hispanic ethnic identity among Peatties in 2010, accounting for 4.19% of individuals with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.35% | 91.62% | -0.79% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.57% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |