Explore the Family Name Purdin
The meaning of Purdin
English (London): variant of Purdom. This surname is rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Purdin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Purdin is rising in popularity. In 2000, Purdin was ranked 44,027 in terms of popularity but rose to the 40,800th spot by 2010, indicating a 7.33% increase. Moreover, the count of people bearing this surname also saw an upward trend from 461 in 2000 to 535 in 2010— a significant rise of 16.05%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Purdin name per 100,000 people grew by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,027 | #40,800 | 7.33% |
| Count | 461 | 535 | 16.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Purdin
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting shifts within the Purdin surname holders between 2000 and 2010. The most common ethnic identity associated with the Purdin surname is White, accounting for 95.44% in 2000, dipping slightly to 93.46% in 2010. However, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, growing from 1.30% to 2.24%. Additionally, while Black and individuals identifying as two or more races weren't represented in 2000, they were accounted for in 2010 at 1.12% and 1.31%, respectively. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 2.39% to 1.87%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category remained static at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.44% | 93.46% | -2.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 2.24% | 72.31% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.39% | 1.87% | -21.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |