Explore the Family Name Pettyjohn
The meaning of Pettyjohn
Anglicized or, in some cases, an Americanized form of French Petitjean. This name has apparently died out in Britain. Compare Pettijohn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pettyjohn in the United States?
The surname Pettyjohn was ranked 12,443 in popularity according to the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census data, and it fell slightly to a rank of 13,165 in the 2010 Census, representing a change of -5.8%. Despite this slip in ranking, the actual count of people with the Pettyjohn surname increased from 2,288 in 2000 to 2,323 in 2010, a moderate increase of 1.53%. However, the proportion of Pettyjohns per 100,000 people declined by 7.06% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,443 | #13,165 | -5.8% |
| Count | 2,288 | 2,323 | 1.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.85 | 0.79 | -7.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pettyjohn
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the Pettyjohn surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we see some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 10.26%, and those acknowledging two or more races increased significantly by 82.68%. Those claiming white ethnicity decreased slightly from 87.63% to 84.89%, a change of -3.13%. Hispanic representation within the Pettyjohn name also saw a significant increase, jumping 72.83%. The Black community saw a slight increase of 3.78%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native almost doubled, increasing by 79.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.63% | 84.89% | -3.13% |
| Black | 9% | 9.34% | 3.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 2.32% | 82.68% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 1.59% | 72.83% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.79% | 1.42% | 79.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.43% | 10.26% |