Explore the Family Name Privett
The meaning of Privett
English: habitational name from a place in Hampshire, which probably gets its name from an unrecorded Old English word pryfet ‘privet’. This word is found from an early date in placenames, for example Privett Farm in Standlynch, Wiltshire, which could be a source of the surname, but as a vocabulary element it is not recorded before the 16th century.
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How common is the last name Privett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Privett showed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Privett was ranked 8,901st most common surname, but by 2010 it dropped to the 9,117th spot, indicating a popularity decline of 2.43 percent. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased from 3,382 to 3,583 during this period, showing a growth of 5.94 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also dipped slightly from 1.25 to 1.21, marking a decrease of 3.2 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,901 | #9,117 | -2.43% |
| Count | 3,382 | 3,583 | 5.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.25 | 1.21 | -3.2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Privett
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname Privett, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a few changes over the decade. In 2000, 90.72 percent of those with the surname identified as White, and this figure remained almost constant at 90.68 percent in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black declined from 5.23 percent to 4.74 percent. The count of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw increases, with the former rising from 0.44 percent to 0.64 percent and the latter going up from 1.51 percent to 1.95 percent. The group identifying as two or more races saw modest growth, increasing from 1.45 percent to 1.67 percent. One notable decrease was in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which dropped significantly from 0.65 percent to 0.31 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.72% | 90.68% | -0.04% |
| Black | 5.23% | 4.74% | -9.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 1.95% | 29.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 1.67% | 15.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.64% | 45.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.65% | 0.31% | -52.31% |