Explore the Family Name Pettingill
The meaning of Pettingill
English: variant of Pettengill.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pettingill in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pettingill has been declining. In 2000, Pettingill held the rank of 29296 among the most popular surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to the rank of 38532, a decrease of 31.53%. The actual count of individuals bearing the surname also dropped during this period, from 761 in 2000 to just 574 in 2010, representing a decline of 24.57%. Correspondingly, the proportion of people with the last name Pettingill per 100k population decreased by 32.14%, from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,296 | #38,532 | -31.53% |
| Count | 761 | 574 | -24.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.19 | -32.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pettingill
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pettingill also shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 96.19% of individuals with the Pettingill surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.30% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.66% to 0.87%, while those reporting two or more races rose from 0.92% to 1.39%. The largest increase was seen among those identifying as Hispanic, which climbed from 1.58% in 2000 to 2.44% in 2010. However, no individuals with the surname Pettingill identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.19% | 95.3% | -0.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 2.44% | 54.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.39% | 51.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.66% | 0.87% | 31.82% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |