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

Partelow, 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 Partelow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Partelow in America

Partelow is the 85659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Partelow surname appeared 218 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 Partelow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Partelow 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 Partelow

The surname Partelow is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from an Old English or Anglo-Saxon term related to a place name or occupation. Its roots can be traced back to the 12th or 13th century.

One theory suggests that Partelow is a locational surname, referring to a specific area or settlement where the earliest bearers of the name resided. It may have evolved from a place name containing elements like "part" or "low," potentially indicating a location near a boundary or low-lying land.

Another possibility is that Partelow was originally an occupational surname, describing the trade or profession of an ancestor. It could be linked to terms related to dividing or partitioning land, or perhaps refer to someone who worked in a particular lowland area.

While the exact origin remains uncertain, early records provide glimpses into the surname's history. One of the earliest known references can be found in the Assize Rolls of Northamptonshire from 1280, which mention a John Partelow.

In the 14th century, the Subsidy Rolls for Worcestershire (1327) and Suffolk (1381) also include individuals with variations of the Partelow name, such as Partlowe and Partlough, suggesting the surname's presence in different regions of England at the time.

Notable individuals with the surname Partelow include William Partelow, a merchant from London who was recorded in the city's trade records in the late 16th century. Another early example is Robert Partelow, a landowner from Oxfordshire mentioned in the Hearth Tax returns of 1662.

In the 18th century, John Partelow (1712-1778) was a respected clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Weston Favell in Northamptonshire. His writings on theological subjects were widely circulated during his lifetime.

Moving into the 19th century, James Partelow (1832-1901) was a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Yorkshire, known for his contributions to local charities and educational institutions.

It's important to note that historical records and spellings of surnames can vary due to factors such as regional dialects, scribal errors, and personal preferences, leading to different forms of Partelow emerging over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Partelow

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

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

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