Explore the Family Name Petteys
The meaning of Petteys
English: patronymic from Pettey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Petteys in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Petteys saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Petteys ranked 47,654th in terms of popularity among surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it dropped to 50,659th place, marking a 6.31% decrease in its rank. The number of individuals carrying this surname also declined during this period, from 418 people in 2000 to 412 in 2010, indicating a minor reduction of 1.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,654 | #50,659 | -6.31% |
| Count | 418 | 412 | -1.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petteys
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Petteys. In both 2000 and 2010, a vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 97.61% in 2000 and 97.57% in 2010, slightly declining by 0.04%. For those identifying as two or more races, there was a notable change from 1.20% in 2000 to none in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals named Petteys who claimed Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.61% | 97.57% | -0.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |