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

Patague, 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 Patague surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Patague in America

Patague is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Patague surname appeared 153 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 Patague.

We can also compare 2010 data for Patague 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 Patague

The surname Patague has its origins in the region of Normandy in northern France, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "patouille," which referred to a muddy or swampy area, suggesting that the name's earliest bearers may have resided near such terrain. The name's earliest spelling variations included Patouille, Patouil, and Patague.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Patague can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and properties compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Robertus de Patague, who held lands in the county of Hampshire.

In the 13th century, a nobleman named William Patague was mentioned in the records of the Exchequer Rolls of Normandy, indicating his involvement in financial transactions with the local government. Another notable figure bearing this surname was Sir John Patague, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War in the mid-14th century.

The surname Patague has also been linked to the village of Patouilleux in the Eure region of Normandy, suggesting that some early bearers of the name may have originated from or been associated with this locality. The name Patouilleux itself is derived from the Old French word "patouille," further reinforcing the connection between the surname and its geographical roots.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Jacques Patague (1520-1595) gained recognition as a scholar and author, publishing several works on philosophy and theology. He served as a professor at the University of Paris and was highly regarded for his erudition.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname Patague was Marie Patague (1650-1718), a pioneering French botanist and naturalist. She made significant contributions to the study of plant life and is credited with discovering several new species, some of which bear her name in their botanical nomenclature.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Patague has maintained a presence in various parts of France, particularly in the northern regions where it originated. While the name has undergone some spelling variations over time, its connection to the Old French term "patouille" and its association with specific localities in Normandy have remained integral to its history and etymology.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Patague

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

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

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