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

Partee, 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 Partee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Partee in America

Partee is the 9633rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Partee surname appeared 3,369 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Partee.

We can also compare 2010 data for Partee 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 Partee

The surname Partee is believed to have originated in France, with its earliest known records dating back to the 12th century. It is thought to have derived from the Old French word "pertuis," meaning a small opening or passage, referring to someone who lived near a natural pass or opening in the landscape.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a manuscript from the 12th century, which mentions a "Robertus de Pertuiso" (Robert of the Pass). This suggests that the name was initially used as a descriptive surname, identifying individuals by their proximity to a specific geographic feature.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Pertuis, Pertees, and Pertees, reflecting the evolution of spelling and pronunciation over time. One notable individual from this period was Geoffroy Pertees, a knight who participated in the Seventh Crusade in 1248.

As the name spread across Europe, it underwent further transformations, leading to the emergence of variant spellings like Party, Partey, and eventually, Partee. In the 14th century, the name can be found in English records, likely introduced by Norman settlers after the Norman Conquest of 1066.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Partee spelling in England can be traced back to the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1301, which mentioned a "Willelmus Partee." This suggests that the surname had become more established in its current form by the early 14th century.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Partee. One such figure was Sir John Partee (1518-1592), an English landowner and Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another was Captain William Partee (1635-1701), a renowned privateer and naval officer who played a significant role in the Anglo-Dutch Wars.

In the 18th century, Reverend Samuel Partee (1712-1786) was a prominent Anglican clergyman and author, known for his religious writings and sermons. During the American Revolutionary War, Colonel Thomas Partee (1740-1816) served as a distinguished officer in the Continental Army.

Lastly, in the 19th century, author and poet Elizabeth Partee (1820-1898) gained recognition for her literary works, including her acclaimed collection of poetry, "Echoes from the Hills."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Partee

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

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

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