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

Packnett, 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 Packnett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Packnett in America

Packnett is the 80926th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Packnett surname appeared 234 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 Packnett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Packnett 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 Packnett

The surname Packnett is of English origin, emerging in the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "pac" meaning a bundle or pack, and "nett" meaning a small net or mesh bag. This suggests the name may have originally referred to someone who made or carried packs or bundles of goods, possibly a peddler or merchant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the 1379 Poll Tax records for Yorkshire, where a John Pakkenett is listed. The spelling variations found in historical documents includePacknett, Packnett, Packnet, and Pakenett.

In the 16th century, the Packnett name can be found in parish records from the county of Derbyshire, specifically in the village of Bakewell. A notable entry is the baptism record of Alice Packnett in 1591.

The surname is also associated with the village of Packington in Warwickshire, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name in certain regions.

Notable individuals bearing the Packnett surname include:

1. Thomas Packnett (1587-1647), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Twyford, Leicestershire.

2. William Packnett (1642-1701), a landowner and merchant from Nottinghamshire, known for his involvement in local politics and trade.

3. Elizabeth Packnett (1706-1778), a philanthropist from Derbyshire who funded the construction of a school and almshouses in her hometown.

4. John Packnett (1765-1837), a successful businessman and industrialist from Staffordshire, who owned several mills and factories.

5. Mary Packnett (1822-1895), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education, who established one of the first girls' schools in Yorkshire.

While the Packnett surname is not among the most common in England, it has left its mark in various regions, particularly in the Midlands and northern counties, where it has been present for several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Packnett

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

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 Packnett 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 Packnett 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 Packnett was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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