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

Panchot, 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 Panchot surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Panchot in America

Panchot is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Panchot surname appeared 148 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 Panchot.

We can also compare 2010 data for Panchot 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 Panchot

The surname Panchot is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the old French word "panche," which referred to a slope or incline. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with someone who lived near or on a sloping terrain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Panchot can be found in the archives of the town of Vitteaux in the Burgundy region of France, dating back to the late 1500s. In these records, the name appears spelled as "Panchot" and is linked to a family residing in the area.

During the 17th century, the Panchot surname gained prominence in the nearby region of Franche-Comté. Historical records from this period mention several notable individuals bearing this name, including Pierre Panchot, a respected lawyer and magistrate who lived from 1620 to 1687.

As the Panchot family spread across France, variations in the spelling of the surname emerged, such as Panchaud and Panchault. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and differences in pronunciation.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Panchot family settled in the region of Lorraine, where they established themselves as successful merchants and landowners. One prominent figure from this era was Jean-Baptiste Panchot, a wealthy textile merchant born in 1742 who played a significant role in the local economy.

The 19th century saw the Panchot name gain recognition beyond the borders of France. In 1823, a French explorer named Henri Panchot, born in 1789, embarked on an expedition to South America, where he documented his travels and discoveries in a series of journals and maps.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname Panchot was Émile Panchot, a French artist born in 1860. He was renowned for his landscape paintings, which captured the beauty of the French countryside and earned him widespread acclaim during his lifetime.

As the Panchot family continued to spread across Europe and beyond, the name became associated with various professions and achievements, leaving an indelible mark on history through the contributions of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Panchot

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

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

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