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

Patnett, 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 Patnett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Patnett in America

Patnett is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Patnett surname appeared 114 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 Patnett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Patnett 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 Patnett

The surname Patnett has its origins in England, emerging during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "pathen," which means "path" or "pathway." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a well-trodden path or road.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Patnett can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Pathenett," indicating its connection to the Old English word for "path."

During the 13th century, variations of the name began to emerge, such as "Pathnett" and "Pathenet." These spellings were likely influenced by regional dialects and the phonetic interpretation of the name by scribes and record-keepers.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named John Patnett (c. 1320 - 1390) was recorded as a landowner in the county of Worcestershire. His name was spelled "Pattenett" in some historical documents, reflecting the evolving orthography of the time.

The 16th century saw the emergence of William Patnett (1525 - 1598), a prominent merchant and member of the Guild of Mercers in London. His name was often spelled "Pattnett" in contemporary records, showcasing the continued variation in spelling.

In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Patnett was Sir Thomas Patnett (1710 - 1782), a distinguished military officer who served in the British Army during the Seven Years' War. His name was consistently spelled "Patnett" in official records and correspondence.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Patnett (1785 - 1867), a celebrated author and poet from the English county of Derbyshire. Her works often explored themes of nature and the rural countryside, reflecting her connection to the surname's origins.

Throughout its history, the surname Patnett has been associated with various place names, such as Patnett Hill and Patnett Farm, both located in the county of Shropshire. These place names further reinforce the surname's connection to pathways and travel routes in the English countryside.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Patnett

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

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

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