Explore the Family Name Peyatt
The meaning of Peyatt
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Peyatt in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Peyatt saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Peyatt ranked 68,569 in popularity, with 268 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had increased to 64,559 and the count of individuals with the surname had risen to 308, marking an approximate 15 percent increase over the decade. Despite this growth, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained at 0.1 throughout the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #64,559 | 5.85% |
| Count | 268 | 308 | 14.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peyatt
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Peyatt, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, is overwhelmingly White. In 2000, 98.88% of individuals with the surname identified as White, and by 2010, this figure had edged up slightly to 99.03%. No significant presence of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were reported under the Peyatt surname for either year. The data also revealed that there was no change in the number of individuals identifying with two or more races between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.88% | 99.03% | 0.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |