Explore the Family Name Pettegrew
The meaning of Pettegrew
English (of Norman origin): variant of Pettigrew. This surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pettegrew in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pettegrew has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 90,652 in popularity, dropped to 110,286 by 2010, reflecting a change of -21.66%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, from 189 in 2000 to 160 in 2010, marking a drop of -15.34%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -28.57% from 0.07 to 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,652 | #110,286 | -21.66% |
| Count | 189 | 160 | -15.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.05 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pettegrew
The ethnicity associated with the surname Pettegrew, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data, showed significant changes from 2000 to 2010. Those identifying as White decreased from 88.89% to 84.38%, a change of -5.07%. The percentage of people identifying as Hispanic rose from 5.29% to 6.25%, marking an increase of 18.15%. The most notable shift was seen in those identifying as Black, which increased from 3.7% in 2000 to 7.5% in 2010, a 102.7% increase. The proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0.00%. No data was reported for individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.89% | 84.38% | -5.07% |
| Black | 3.7% | 7.5% | 102.7% |
| Hispanic | 5.29% | 6.25% | 18.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |