Explore the Family Name Purdie
The meaning of Purdie
Scottish: variant of Purdy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Purdie in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Purdie has experienced a slight shift in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 13,266th in terms of common surnames and it slipped slightly to 14,184th spot in 2010. This represents a 6.92 percent decrease in its ranking. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 2,110 in 2000 to 2,117 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 0.33 percent. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 7.69 percent to 0.72 in 2010 from 0.78 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,266 | #14,184 | -6.92% |
| Count | 2,110 | 2,117 | 0.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.78 | 0.72 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Purdie
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Purdie. The most significant changes between 2000 and 2010 were seen in the categories of two or more races, which grew by an astounding 142.11 percent, Hispanic ethnicity, which saw a rise of 90.83 percent, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity, where data was suppressed in 2000 but represented 0.52 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the White ethnicity decreased by 12.53 percent. Despite these shifts, the Black ethnicity remained predominant, constituting 56.59 percent in 2010, up by 5.58 percent from 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 53.6% | 56.59% | 5.58% |
| White | 44.12% | 38.59% | -12.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 2.08% | 90.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 1.84% | 142.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.38% | 0% |