Explore the Family Name Pellett
The meaning of Pellett
English (southeastern): either from a pet form of the personal name Pell, or a metonymic occupational name for a furrier, from Old French pellet ‘fur’, a diminutive of pel ‘skin’. Compare Pelletier.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pellett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Pellett' has seen a decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 25,199th in popularity and dropped to 34,878th in 2010, a change of -38.41%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also declined from 923 to 647 during the same period, a reduction of approximately 29.9%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 35.29%, going from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,199 | #34,878 | -38.41% |
| Count | 923 | 647 | -29.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.22 | -35.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pellett
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Pellett' identify as White, though there was a slight decrease from 95.88% in 2000 to 93.97% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander showed a minor increase from 0.87% to 0.93%. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals reporting two or more ethnic identities rose from 0% to 1.7%. The Hispanic demographic also saw an increase from 2.06% to 2.63%. There were no reported changes for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.88% | 93.97% | -1.99% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 2.63% | 27.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.87% | 0.93% | 6.9% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |