Explore the Family Name Pettine
The meaning of Pettine
Italian: from pettine ‘comb’, applied as a metonymic occupational name for a comb maker or possibly for a barber. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Biaggio, Carmine, Cosmo, Lucio, Pompeo.
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How common is the last name Pettine in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pettine has seen a slight decrease in popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, dropping from rank 43708 to 43811, a change of -0.24%. However, the count of individuals with this surname has actually increased over this period, from 465 to 492, a 5.81% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,708 | #43,811 | -0.24% |
| Count | 465 | 492 | 5.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pettine
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Pettine identify as White, making up 96.56% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.33% in 2010. The presence of Hispanic identity also saw an increase from 1.29% to 1.63%, a 26.36% change. Individuals identifying as two or more races made a small percentage of 1.51% in 2000, which decreased slightly to 1.42% in 2010. The data reported no Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities within this surname group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.56% | 95.33% | -1.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 1.63% | 26.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 1.42% | -5.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |