Explore the Family Name Pittaway
The meaning of Pittaway
English (Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, and Worcestershire): habitational name from a lost or unidentified place called with Middle English pitt, pett, putt ‘hollow, pit’ + wei(e) ‘road, way’, or perhaps a topographic name for someone who lived near such a feature.
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How common is the last name Pittaway in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pittaway has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 89,895, but by 2010 it had fallen to 125,282, representing a decrease of 39.36%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 191 in 2000 to 137 in 2010, a drop of 28.27%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Pittaway per 100k population declined by 28.57% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,895 | #125,282 | -39.36% |
| Count | 191 | 137 | -28.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.05 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pittaway
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most individuals with the surname Pittaway identify as White. From 2000 to 2010, there was an increase in those identifying as White, from 93.19% to 97.81%, indicating a change of 4.96%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, there was a decrease in those identifying as Hispanic and Black from 2.62% each in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.19% | 97.81% | 4.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.62% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.62% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |