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

Pamatz, 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 Pamatz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pamatz in America

Pamatz is the 52267th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pamatz surname appeared 397 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 Pamatz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pamatz 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 Pamatz

The surname PAMATZ is believed to have originated in Germany during the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the German word "Pamatz," which was a nickname or occupational name referring to someone who made or sold bread rolls or small loaves of bread.

The earliest recorded instances of this surname date back to the 13th century, when it appeared in various legal and ecclesiastical documents in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Hans Pamatz, a baker from the town of Regensburg, who was mentioned in a guild record from the year 1287.

In the 14th century, the PAMATZ surname began to spread beyond its initial geographical boundaries, as people migrated and relocated to other parts of Germany and neighboring regions. For instance, there are records of a family named PAMATZ residing in the city of Nuremberg during the late 1300s.

While relatively uncommon, the PAMATZ surname has been carried by several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Johann Pamatz, a renowned baker and confectioner from Leipzig, who lived in the early 1500s and was known for his intricate and innovative pastry designs.

Another prominent bearer of this surname was Margaretha Pamatz, a 17th-century German painter and engraver who gained recognition for her detailed still-life compositions and portraiture. Her works can be found in various museums and private collections across Europe.

In the 18th century, a man named Friedrich Pamatz gained fame as a skilled clockmaker and watchmaker in the city of Dresden. His intricate and precise timepieces were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy merchants of the time.

Moving into the 19th century, a notable figure was Carl Pamatz, a German botanist and horticulturist who made significant contributions to the study and cultivation of ornamental plants and flowers. He authored several influential works on gardening and horticulture during his lifetime.

While not a widespread surname, PAMATZ has maintained a presence throughout various regions of Germany and other parts of Europe over the centuries, with individuals bearing this name making their mark in various fields, from baking and confectionery to the arts and sciences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pamatz

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

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

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