2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Paterick
A Gaelic surname derived from the personal name Patrick and originally meaning "nobleman" or "patrician".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Paterick. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Paterick surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Paterick in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Paterick, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Paterick
The surname Paterick has its origins in Scotland, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Gaelic name "Padraig," which means "patrician" or "noble." This name ultimately traces its roots to the Latin name "Patricius," which was the name of several early Christian saints, including St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Paterick surname appears in the Scottish Burgh Records of Aberdeen in 1545, where a John Paterick is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already established in the northeastern regions of Scotland during the Renaissance period.
In the 17th century, the Paterick surname surfaced in various parish records throughout Scotland, with notable examples including the birth of Margaret Paterick in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, in 1635, and the marriage of James Paterick and Elspeth Fleming in Dunfermline, Fife, in 1678.
The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any mention of the Paterick surname, lending credence to the theory that the name originated in Scotland rather than England.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Paterick surname was John Paterick (c. 1560-1630), a Scottish clergyman who served as the Bishop of Galloway from 1604 to 1630. Another notable figure was Sir John Paterick (1620-1695), a Scottish landowner and member of Parliament who played a role in the Glorious Revolution of 1688.
Other prominent individuals bearing the Paterick surname include:
1. Robert Paterick (1701-1772), a Scottish merchant and philanthropist who founded the Paterick Trust in Glasgow.
2. Elizabeth Paterick (1789-1867), a Scottish novelist and poet who wrote under the pen name "Eliza Paterick."
3. James Paterick (1815-1892), a Scottish engineer and inventor who patented several improvements to steam engines.
4. William Paterick (1865-1942), a Scottish-born Canadian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.
5. Margaret Paterick (1902-1987), a Scottish artist and sculptor known for her modernist works in bronze and stone.
While the Paterick surname has its roots in Scotland, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through Scottish emigration to North America and other English-speaking countries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Paterick
Among Census respondents with the surname Paterick, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Paterick bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Paterick surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.3% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino4.7% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Paterick
Paterick appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-1 bearers (-1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 11,337 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+4 bearers (+3.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,093 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #147,095 | 103 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -1 bearers (-1.0%) | Down 11,337 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.9%) | Up 6,093 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Paterick surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #152,339 | 3.8% |
| Count | 102 | 106 | 3.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 18.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Paterick bearers went from 102 to 106 (+3.9% change). The surname moved up 6,093 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #152,339.
FAQ
Paterick surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Paterick?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Paterick. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Paterick?
Paterick ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Paterick. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Paterick.
Has Paterick become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Paterick went from 102 recorded bearers to 106. That is an increase of 4 (+3.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Paterick?
Among Census respondents with the surname Paterick, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Paterick in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.3% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Paterick appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.3%), Hispanic (4.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Paterick (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Paterick mean?
A Gaelic surname derived from the personal name Patrick and originally meaning "nobleman" or "patrician". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Paterick (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Paterick?
See how many people are called Paterick on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.