Explore the Family Name Pettay
The meaning of Pettay
English: altered form of Petty.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pettay in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pettay saw a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname ranked 62,396th and by 2010, it had slightly improved to 61,745th. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 300 to 325 during this span, marking an 8.33% growth rate. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11, indicating that while the name became more common, its frequency relative to other names remained stable.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #61,745 | 1.04% |
| Count | 300 | 325 | 8.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pettay
The ethnicity associated with the surname Pettay also witnessed some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the percentage of individuals identifying as white decreased from 94.33% to 88.92%, the Hispanic population saw a significant increase from 2.67% to 7.08%. There was a new entry in the ethnicity table for those identifying with two or more races, which stood at 3.08% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Black individuals dropped to zero in 2010 from 2.67% in 2000. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.33% | 88.92% | -5.74% |
| Hispanic | 2.67% | 7.08% | 165.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.67% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |