Explore the Family Name Pettie
The meaning of Pettie
Scottish: variant of Petit.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pettie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pettie experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010, falling in rank from 21,791 to 22,334, despite an increase in the count of individuals with this surname from 1,113 to 1,154. This represents a change in proportion per 100,000 people of -4.88% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,791 | #22,334 | -2.49% |
| Count | 1,113 | 1,154 | 3.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.39 | -4.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pettie
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pettie has also seen changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities decreased by 20.37% and 42.22% respectively. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw the biggest increase of 92.75% followed by those reporting two or more races with a 39.78% increase. The White and Black identities saw minor changes, with a decrease of 5.42% for White and an increase of 2.20% for Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.47% | 57.19% | -5.42% |
| Black | 33.24% | 33.97% | 2.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 3.99% | 92.75% |
| Two or More Races | 2.79% | 3.9% | 39.78% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.9% | 0.52% | -42.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0.43% | -20.37% |