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

Paet, 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 Paet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Paet in America

Paet is the 65424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Paet surname appeared 303 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 Paet.

We can also compare 2010 data for Paet 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 Paet

The surname PAET is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the late medieval period in the 14th century. The name is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was likely derived from a Germanic word meaning "path" or "road."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PAET surname can be found in a 1389 tax registry from the town of Nuremberg, where a certain Hans Paet is listed as a resident. This document provides valuable insight into the prevalence of the name during that time period and its geographical distribution.

In the 15th century, the PAET name appears to have spread beyond Bavaria, with records indicating individuals bearing the surname residing in various parts of Germany, as well as neighboring regions such as Austria and Switzerland. Notable individuals from this era include Johannes Paet, a renowned scholar and theologian born in 1472 in Regensburg, who authored several influential works on religious doctrine.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the PAET surname continued to establish itself across Central Europe. One notable figure was Wilhelm Paet, a prominent merchant and banker from Frankfurt am Main, born in 1587, whose extensive trade networks and financial acumen contributed significantly to the economic prosperity of the region.

As the PAET name spread throughout Europe, it also found its way to other parts of the world through emigration. In the 18th century, records show instances of individuals bearing the PAET surname settling in North America, particularly in the British colonies along the eastern seaboard. One such individual was Johann Paet, born in 1712 in Heidelberg, who immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1738 and became a respected farmer and landowner.

The 19th century saw the PAET surname gain further prominence, with individuals from this lineage making notable contributions in various fields. One such figure was Friedrich Paet, born in 1827 in Stuttgart, who became a renowned architect and designer, responsible for numerous iconic buildings and structures across Germany and beyond.

Throughout its long history, the PAET surname has been associated with a diverse range of professions and disciplines, from academia and religion to commerce and the arts. While the name's origins can be traced back to medieval Germany, its legacy has transcended geographical boundaries, with individuals bearing the PAET surname leaving their mark on societies around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Paet

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

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

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