Explore the Family Name Personett
The meaning of Personett
Altered form of French Personnet, itself a derivative of Personne: from Old French personne ‘parson’. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Personett in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Personett has slightly decreased in rank from 2000 to 2010, dropping from 59,769th to 60,045th position, a change of -0.46%. However, the number of people bearing the surname Personett increased by 6.33%, rising from 316 people in 2000 to 336 people in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight decrease of -8.33%, reducing from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #60,045 | -0.46% |
| Count | 316 | 336 | 6.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Personett
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Personett identify as White, with 95.89% in 2000 and 95.24% in 2010, experiencing a minor decrease of -0.68%. Over the same period, the Hispanic representation within this surname group grew by 56.84%, increasing from 1.90% to 2.98%. It's noteworthy that there were no reported individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.89% | 95.24% | -0.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 2.98% | 56.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |