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

Patnaude, 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 Patnaude surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Patnaude in America

Patnaude is the 22201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Patnaude surname appeared 1,162 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 Patnaude.

We can also compare 2010 data for Patnaude 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 Patnaude

The surname Patnaude originated in France, specifically in the region of Normandy, during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "patouillard," which referred to someone who lived or worked near a muddy area or marsh.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Patnaude can be found in the historic Domesday Book, a manuscript survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document mentions a landowner named Radulphus Patnaude, who held property in the village of Bricqueville in Normandy.

As the Patnaude family grew and dispersed throughout France, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, such as Patnault, Patnaud, and Patenaude. Some of these variations were influenced by local dialects and pronunciations.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, several individuals bearing the Patnaude surname achieved notable positions and recognition. For instance, Jean-Baptiste Patnaude (1655-1718) was a renowned writer and philosopher from Paris, whose works explored the concept of rationalism and the nature of human consciousness.

Another prominent figure was Marie-Thérèse Patnaude (1712-1789), a skilled artisan and master weaver from the city of Lyon. Her intricate tapestries and textiles were highly sought after by the French nobility and adorned many royal residences.

In the realm of exploration and discovery, the name Patnaude is associated with Jacques Patnaude (1738-1801), a French navigator and cartographer who accompanied several expeditions to the Americas. His detailed maps and charts of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea were instrumental in advancing maritime navigation during that era.

Additionally, the Patnaude family had a presence in the military, with notable figures such as General Louis Patnaude (1789-1867), a decorated officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a prominent military strategist and tactician.

During the 19th century, the Patnaude surname spread beyond France as some members of the family immigrated to various parts of the world, including Canada, the United States, and other French-speaking regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Patnaude

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

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

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