Explore the Family Name Petta
How common is the last name Petta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Petta' has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 31,389th most popular name in the United States with a count of 698, giving it a proportion per 100,000 people of 0.26. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 33,164th and the count went slightly down to 690. This represents a change of -5.65% in rank and -1.15% in count, lowering its proportion per 100,000 people to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,389 | #33,164 | -5.65% |
| Count | 698 | 690 | -1.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petta
The Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Petta'. In 2000, the majority of bearers were identified as white (94.56%), followed by Hispanic (2.15%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.00%) and those of two or more ethnicities (1.43%). By 2010, while the majority remained white (93.04%), there was a noticeable increase in the Hispanic population to 3.91%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also saw growth to 1.59%, but those identifying as two or more ethnicities decreased to 1.16%. Notably, the proportion of Black individuals was reported as 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.56% | 93.04% | -1.61% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 3.91% | 81.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1% | 1.59% | 59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.16% | -18.88% |
| Black | 0.86% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |