Explore the Family Name Pettey
The meaning of Pettey
English: variant of Petty.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pettey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pettey slightly declined in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 17,596 to 17,896, a decline of 1.7%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.11% during the same period, growing from 1,472 to 1,562. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a small decrease of 3.64%, indicating that while the number of people with this surname grew, it did not keep pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,596 | #17,896 | -1.7% |
| Count | 1,472 | 1,562 | 6.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.53 | -3.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pettey
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the changes in ethnic identity among individuals with the surname Pettey. In 2000, the vast majority identified as White at 91.30%, which dropped slightly to 88.86% in 2010. Those identifying as Black made up 5.71% in 2000 and increased only slightly to 6.08% in 2010. However, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.61% in 2000 to 1.54% in 2010, a change of 152.46%. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw increases in their proportions, but these groups remained a smaller part of the overall ethnicity distribution.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.3% | 88.86% | -2.67% |
| Black | 5.71% | 6.08% | 6.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.79% | 64.22% |
| Hispanic | 0.61% | 1.54% | 152.46% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.88% | 1.22% | 38.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.51% | 24.39% |