Explore the Family Name Priddle
The meaning of Priddle
English (Somerset): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Priddle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Priddle has seen a decrease in its popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 82,691 in terms of commonality and by 2010, it had fallen to 92,719—a decline of 12.13%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 212 in 2000 to 198 in 2010, representing a 6.6% drop. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by 12.5%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,691 | #92,719 | -12.13% |
| Count | 212 | 198 | -6.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Priddle
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Priddle. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those of two or more races, Hispanics, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives. However, the majority of bearers of the surname identified as White—94.81% in 2000 and 93.94% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 0.92%. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Black saw an increase from 2.83% in 2000 to 4.04% in 2010, marking a change of 42.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.81% | 93.94% | -0.92% |
| Black | 2.83% | 4.04% | 42.76% |
| 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% |