Explore the Family Name Purtell
The meaning of Purtell
English: variant of Purcell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Purtell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Purtell has seen a rise in popularity within the United States over the years. In 2000, Purtell was the 17,334th most common surname, but by 2010 it climbed to the 16,238th position. This represents an increase of 6.32%. The actual count of people with this surname also grew from 1,503 in 2000 to 1,778 in 2010, marking an 18.3% expansion. The proportion of individuals named Purtell per 100,000 people increased by 7.14%, going from 0.56 in 2000 to 0.6 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,334 | #16,238 | 6.32% |
| Count | 1,503 | 1,778 | 18.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.6 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Purtell
With regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some fluctuations among those bearing the Purtell surname between 2000 and 2010. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped by 15.05% and those claiming two or more races fell by 21.51%. Meanwhile, White-identified Purtells decreased slightly by 1.80%. The group seeing the greatest change was those identifying as Hispanic, which surged by 111.28%. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, however by 2010, these groups made up 0.73% and 0.39% of the Purtells respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.27% | 94.54% | -1.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 2.81% | 111.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.93% | 0.79% | -15.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 0.73% | -21.51% |
| Black | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.39% | 0% |