Explore the Family Name Purtill
The meaning of Purtill
English (Cheshire and Dorset): variant of Purcell.
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How common is the last name Purtill in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Purtill has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Purtill was ranked 55,237 and by 2010 it had dropped to 71,678 - a decrease of almost 30 percent. The number of individuals carrying the surname also declined during this period, with 348 people bearing the name in 2000 compared to 272 in 2010, marking a reduction of approximately 22 percent. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Purtill per 100,000 people also fell by about 31 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #71,678 | -29.76% |
| Count | 348 | 272 | -21.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.09 | -30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Purtill
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Purtill surname identify as White, with little change between 2000 and 2010 (97.41% to 97.43%). Other ethnicities associated with the Purtill surname are notably less common. For instance, those identifying as Hispanic increased slightly from 1.44% in 2000 to 1.84% in 2010. However, there were no recorded instances of Purtills identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.41% | 97.43% | 0.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 1.84% | 27.78% |
| 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% |