Find out how popular the last name Paat is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Paat.

Paat, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Paat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Paat in America

Paat is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Paat surname appeared 197 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Paat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Paat to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Paat

The surname PAAT is of Dutch origin, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century in the Netherlands. It is believed to be derived from the Old Dutch word "paat," which referred to a small path or trail, often used by livestock or for transportation purposes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PAAT surname can be found in the Dutch province of Friesland, where it appeared in the town records of Leeuwarden in the year 1573. This suggests that the name may have originated in this region, where many families were involved in agriculture or related industries.

During the 17th century, the PAAT surname began to spread beyond Friesland, appearing in various other parts of the Netherlands, such as the provinces of Groningen and Noord-Holland. This coincided with the Dutch Golden Age, a period of great economic and cultural prosperity, which saw increased migration and trade within the country.

In the 18th century, records show the PAAT name appearing in the Dutch East Indies (modern-day Indonesia), which was a major colonial territory of the Netherlands at the time. This suggests that some members of the PAAT family may have been involved in the Dutch East India Company or other colonial ventures.

One notable figure with the PAAT surname was Pieter PAAT (1701-1773), a Dutch painter and engraver who was born in Leiden and is known for his landscape and architectural works. Another individual of note was Hendrik PAAT (1824-1892), a Dutch politician and lawyer who served as the Minister of Justice in the Netherlands from 1871 to 1874.

As the PAAT surname spread across Europe and beyond, various spelling variations emerged, such as Paet, Paedt, and Paadt. In some regions, the name also took on localized forms, like Paath in certain parts of Germany.

Other individuals with the PAAT surname throughout history include:

1. Gerrit PAAT (1628-1704), a Dutch merchant and ship owner based in Amsterdam.
2. Johan PAAT (1765-1838), a Dutch military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars.
3. Cornelis PAAT (1844-1912), a Dutch architect known for designing several notable buildings in Rotterdam.
4. Maria PAAT (1879-1958), a Dutch novelist and playwright who wrote in the Frisian language.
5. Willem PAAT (1902-1983), a Dutch businessman and philanthropist who founded the PAAT Foundation for underprivileged children.

While the PAAT surname may not be among the most common in the Netherlands today, it has a rich history dating back several centuries and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, politicians, merchants, and military figures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Paat

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Paat.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Paat was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Paat has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Paat was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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