Explore the Family Name Pridgeon
The meaning of Pridgeon
English (Lincolnshire): variant of Pridgen.
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How common is the last name Pridgeon in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pridgeon is not among the most common surnames in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked 23,863rd and by 2010, it had slightly dropped in popularity to 24,288th. However, the number of people with this surname increased from 988 in 2000 to 1,033 in 2010, marking a change of 4.55 percent. Despite this increase in count, the proportion of people named Pridgeon per 100k individuals saw a slight decrease of 5.41 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,863 | #24,288 | -1.78% |
| Count | 988 | 1,033 | 4.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.35 | -5.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pridgeon
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Pridgeon surname, changes were observed between 2000 and 2010 based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest group identifying as Pridgeon remained white, albeit with a slight decrease from 66.19 percent to 63.60 percent. Individuals identifying as Black saw an increase from 30.16 percent to 31.85 percent. There was also a significant increase in those identifying with two or more races, leaping from 1.21 percent to 2.42 percent. However, those identifying as Hispanic decreased marginally from 1.42 percent to 1.36 percent. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.19% | 63.6% | -3.91% |
| Black | 30.16% | 31.85% | 5.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 2.42% | 100% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 1.36% | -4.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |