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

Patete, 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 Patete surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Patete in America

Patete is the 70833rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Patete surname appeared 276 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 Patete.

We can also compare 2010 data for Patete 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 Patete

The surname PATETE originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "pateta," which means "potato" or "tuber." The name may have initially been a nickname given to someone who grew or sold potatoes, or it could have referred to a person's physical appearance or demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PATETE surname can be found in a document from the city of Pisa, dated around the late 13th century. This document mentions a merchant named Giovanni PATETE, who was involved in the trade of various agricultural goods, including potatoes.

In the 14th century, the PATETE name appeared in several tax records and property deeds in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. These records suggest that the family had established itself as landowners and farmers during that period.

A notable figure bearing the PATETE surname was Francesco PATETE, a renowned artist and sculptor who lived in Florence during the Renaissance era (1450-1520). He was known for his intricate woodcarvings and marble sculptures, many of which can still be seen in churches and museums throughout Italy.

Another prominent individual with the PATETE surname was Giulia PATETE (1565-1638), a scholar and writer from Siena. She was one of the few women of her time to receive formal education and was celebrated for her literary works, particularly her poetry and plays.

In the 18th century, the PATETE family gained prominence in the field of viticulture. Giovanni Battista PATETE (1712-1783) was a renowned winemaker from the Piedmont region, whose innovative techniques and exceptional vintages earned him recognition throughout Europe.

During the Napoleonic era, a military officer named Antonio PATETE (1780-1845) distinguished himself in several battles and was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership. He later served as a governor in one of the Italian provinces under French rule.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals with the PATETE surname throughout history. The name has endured for centuries and continues to be associated with various professions and accomplishments in Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Patete

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

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

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