Explore the Family Name Pettys
The meaning of Pettys
English and Irish: variant of Petty.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pettys in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pettys saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 83,004 and by 2010, it dropped to 95,115, marking a decrease of 14.59%. The count of individuals with the Pettys surname also decreased from 211 in 2000 to 192 in 2010, representing a 9% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined over the decade from 0.08 to 0.07, a drop of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,004 | #95,115 | -14.59% |
| Count | 211 | 192 | -9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pettys
Looking at the ethnic identity of those with the surname Pettys, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that there was a small increase in the percentage identifying as White, rising from 93.36% in 2000 to 94.27% in 2010. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities both in 2000 and 2010. For the Black community, there was a 31.4% decrease from 3.79% in 2000 to 2.60% in 2010. No change was observed for those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.36% | 94.27% | 0.97% |
| Black | 3.79% | 2.6% | -31.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |