Explore the Family Name Petron
The meaning of Petron
1. Americanized form of Polish Pietron. 2. In some cases possibly also French (Pétron): diminutive of Pêtre (see Petre).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Petron in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Petron changed notably between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Petron ranked 38,706 in prevalence among U.S. surnames but dropped to 48,901 by 2010, marking a decrease of 26.34%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 537 in 2000 to 431 in 2010, translating to a reduction of 19.74%. Accordingly, the proportion of the Petron surname per 100k people fell from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, which is a 25.0% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,706 | #48,901 | -26.34% |
| Count | 537 | 431 | -19.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.15 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petron
When it comes to ethnicity, the Census data shows shifts in the ethnic distribution of the Petron surname holders between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander evidently dropped from 1.12 in 2000 to zero in 2010. Similarly, the representation of those claiming two or more races fell by 12.90%, while the white population saw a minor decrease of 1.87%. On the other hand, the Hispanic representation significantly increased by 66.31%, and the Black community emerged with a 1.16% share in 2010 that was not present in 2000. There was no record of American Indian and Alaskan Native identification among the Petron surname bearers during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.92% | 91.18% | -1.87% |
| Hispanic | 2.79% | 4.64% | 66.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 1.62% | -12.9% |
| Black | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.12% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |