Explore the Family Name Pettersson
The meaning of Pettersson
Swedish: patronymic from the personal name Petter, a vernacular form of Peter. Compare Peterson 2 and Petterson. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Berno, Bernt, Bjorn, Erik, Fredrik, Gudrun, Holger, Joakim, Karsten, Knut, Niklas, Per.
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How common is the last name Pettersson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pettersson has seen a rise in popularity across the United States. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 51945th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 47706th position, marking an 8.16% increase. The census data also shows that the number of individuals carrying the Pettersson surname increased from 376 in 2000 to 444 in 2010, which is an 18.09% growth. Additionally, the proportion of people named Pettersson per 100k population saw a 7.14% increase in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #47,706 | 8.16% |
| Count | 376 | 444 | 18.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pettersson
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data presents a varied distribution among those with the surname Pettersson. As of 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (90.09%), albeit a slight decrease from the year 2000 when the figure stood at 91.22%. Hispanic representation in this group grew by over 32%, from 4.26% in 2000 to 5.63% in 2010. Furthermore, the percentage of Pettersson's identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more ethnicities also changed between 2000 and 2010. While the former category showed new representation with 1.58% in 2010 from zero in 2000, the latter saw a decrease of approximately 24%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.22% | 90.09% | -1.24% |
| Hispanic | 4.26% | 5.63% | 32.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2.66% | 2.03% | -23.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |