Explore the Family Name Phetteplace
The meaning of Phetteplace
English: variant of Fettiplace.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Phetteplace in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Phetteplace has seen increased popularity in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 46,839th most common surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 43,584th position—a 6.95% increase. The number of individuals bearing this last name also grew during this decade, with the count rising from 427 in 2000 to 495 in 2010, a 15.93% increase. This suggests that for every 100,000 people in the U.S., approximately 0.17 bear the surname Phetteplace—an increase from the 0.16 per 100,000 recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #43,584 | 6.95% |
| Count | 427 | 495 | 15.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Phetteplace
Turning to ethnic identity, the majority of people with the surname Phetteplace identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 96.96% identified as such, although this decreased somewhat to 94.14% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase over the decade, rising from 1.87% in 2000 to 3.23% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no reported instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the 2010 data did show a small increase in the representation of the name among those reporting two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 94.14% | -2.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 3.23% | 72.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |