Explore the Family Name Purdon
The meaning of Purdon
English (East Yorkshire) and Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Purdom.
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How common is the last name Purdon in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Purdon has seen a slight decline over the years. In 2000, Purdon was ranked as the 32,161st most popular surname and by 2010, it fell to the 38,050th spot, indicating an 18.31% decrease. In terms of count, there were 676 individuals with the Purdon surname in 2000 which decreased to 583 in 2010, reflecting a reduction of 13.76%. The proportion of people with the Purdon surname per 100k also showed a decline of 20%, dropping from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,161 | #38,050 | -18.31% |
| Count | 676 | 583 | -13.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.2 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Purdon
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Purdon surname identify as White. In 2000, 96.45% of Purdons identified as White, and this number slightly declined to 92.80% in 2010. There was no recorded ethnicity for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of Purdons identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.33% in 2000 to 2.57% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Black increased from 1.04% in 2000 to 1.89% in 2010. Finally, the category of two or more races emerged in 2010 with 1.89% of Purdons identifying as such.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 92.8% | -3.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 2.57% | 93.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Black | 1.04% | 1.89% | 81.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |