Explore the Family Name Pudney
The meaning of Pudney
English: habitational name from Pudney Farm in Rayne (Essex).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pudney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pudney saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name slipped from 79,394 to 84,136, reflecting a change of -5.97%. However, the count of individuals with this surname remained stable at 223, maintaining a proportion per 100k of 0.08 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #84,136 | -5.97% |
| Count | 223 | 223 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pudney
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Pudney identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this percentage from 96.86% to 95.96%. During this decade, there was also a small emergence of people with this surname identifying as Hispanic, moving from 0% in 2000 to 2.69% in 2010. No changes were observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the percentages remaining at zero for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 95.96% | -0.93% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |