Explore the Family Name Pettway
The meaning of Pettway
English: shortened form of Pettaway.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pettway in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pettway held its popularity relatively stable between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pettway was ranked 6,905th in terms of frequency among all surnames in the U.S., slipping slightly to 6,976th place by 2010. Despite this minor drop in rank, there was a 7.3 percent increase in the number of individuals with the Pettway surname over the same time period. The proportion of people named Pettway per 100 thousand population decreased slightly, from 1.66 in 2000 to 1.63 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,905 | #6,976 | -1.03% |
| Count | 4,480 | 4,807 | 7.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.66 | 1.63 | -1.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pettway
When it comes to ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were slight shifts among those carrying the Pettway surname from 2000 to 2010. The majority identified as Black, making up 87.30 percent in 2000 and a very similar 87.12 percent in 2010. There was a notable increase in the percentage identifying with two or more ethnic identities, which grew from 1.65 percent in 2000 to 2.23 percent in 2010. Similarly, individuals who identified as Hispanic increased from 1.65 percent to 2.18 percent. Those identifying as White and American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 9.47 percent and 9.09 percent respectively. Asian/Pacific Islander also saw a decrease from 0.20 percent to 0.15 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 87.3% | 87.12% | -0.21% |
| White | 9.08% | 8.22% | -9.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 2.23% | 35.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 2.18% | 32.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.15% | -25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.11% | 0.1% | -9.09% |