Explore the Family Name Petix
The meaning of Petix
Italian (Caltanissetta, Sicily): probably cognate with the French surnames Petix and Pettex.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Petix in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Petix has seen a decline over the last decade. In 2000, Petix was ranked 72,717 in terms of popularity and by 2010 it had fallen to rank 93,513, indicating a decrease of 28.6%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 249 in 2000 to 196 in 2010, representing a 21.29% decline. Consequently, the proportion of people named Petix per 100,000 individuals fell by 22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,717 | #93,513 | -28.6% |
| Count | 249 | 196 | -21.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petix
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, in 2000, an overwhelming majority (96.39%) of individuals with the Petix surname identified their ethnicity as White. By 2010, there was a slight decline to 94.39%, marking a change of -2.07%. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as part of Two or More Races saw an increase from 2.01% in 2000 to 3.06% in 2010, reflecting a positive change of 52.24%. There were no individuals with the surname Petix who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.39% | 94.39% | -2.07% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 3.06% | 52.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |