Explore the Family Name Petrey
The meaning of Petrey
Scottish: variant of Petrie. This surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Petrey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Petrey has seen a slight drop in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 13,503 amongst all surnames and by 2010, it was at position 13,824, representing a -2.38% change. The overall count of individuals with this last name increased from 2,065 to 2,187 during the same period, a growth rate of approximately 5.91%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,503 | #13,824 | -2.38% |
| Count | 2,065 | 2,187 | 5.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.77 | 0.74 | -3.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petrey
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Petrey is highly diverse, as indicated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.61% of the individuals with this surname identified as White and that number slightly decreased to 95.75% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as having two or more races, rising from 0.77% to 1.05%, and Hispanic ethnicity, increasing from 1.65% to 2.01%. Asian/Pacific Islander representation showed a decrease from 0.44% to 0.32%. Interestingly, there were no recorded instances of this surname within the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in 2000, but by 2010, their proportions were 0.55% and 0.32% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.61% | 95.75% | -0.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 2.01% | 21.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 1.05% | 36.36% |
| Black | 0% | 0.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.32% | -27.27% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |