Explore the Family Name Petway
The meaning of Petway
Shortened form of English Pettaway.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Petway in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Petway has seen a slight decline. Ranked 26,738th in 2000, it slipped to 27,042nd by 2010, marking a decrease of 1.14%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 856 in 2000 to 896 in 2010, an increase of 4.67%. The proportion of people with the surname per 100k also saw a minor decrease, falling from 0.32 to 0.3, a drop of 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,738 | #27,042 | -1.14% |
| Count | 856 | 896 | 4.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.3 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petway
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Petway, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2010, there was a new appearance of Asian/Pacific Islander representation among Petways compared to 2000 when there was none recorded. Individuals identifying as two or more races also grew by 20.45%. White and Black populations remained the most common associations, with White seeing a fractional decrease of 0.14% and Black a slightly larger decrease of 1.24%. The Hispanic population saw a small increase of 4.28%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained static at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 65.89% | 65.07% | -1.24% |
| White | 28.5% | 28.46% | -0.14% |
| Two or More Races | 2.69% | 3.24% | 20.45% |
| Hispanic | 2.57% | 2.68% | 4.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.56% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |