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

Patoc, 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 Patoc surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Patoc in America

Patoc is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Patoc surname appeared 147 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 Patoc.

The history of the last name Patoc

The surname "PATOC" is believed to have originated in the Brittany region of northwestern France, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the old Breton word "patog," meaning "small meadow" or "pasture." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with someone who lived near a meadow or worked as a shepherd or farmer.

In some of the earliest recorded instances, the name appeared as "Patoc" or "Patoch" in various medieval documents and records from the region. One notable example is found in the 1298 tax rolls of the Duchy of Brittany, where a certain "Jehan Patoc" is listed as a landowner in the village of Plougastel.

As the name spread beyond Brittany, variations in spelling emerged, including "Patocq," "Patocque," and "Patoq." These variations can be found in census records and parish registers throughout northern France and parts of Belgium during the 16th and 17th centuries.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Guillaume Patoc (c. 1380-1447), a merchant and landowner from the town of Dinan in Brittany. Records indicate that he was involved in the trade of wool and textiles, and his family held significant property in the region.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Patoc family settled in the Netherlands, where the name evolved into the Dutch form "Patock." One notable figure from this branch was Jan Patock (1625-1699), a successful merchant and ship owner based in Amsterdam.

Another prominent individual with the surname was Marie-Anne Patocq (1732-1803), a French writer and playwright from Lille. She is best known for her satirical plays and critiques of societal norms, which often challenged the established conventions of her time.

During the 19th century, the Patoc name appeared in various parts of Europe, including Germany and Switzerland. One notable bearer was Heinrich Patock (1822-1892), a German-born engineer who made significant contributions to the development of early steam engines and industrial machinery.

Throughout its history, the surname "PATOC" has maintained a strong connection to its origins in the Brittany region of France, even as branches of the family spread across Europe and beyond. While relatively uncommon today, it remains a distinctive name with roots stretching back to the medieval era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Patoc

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

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 Patoc 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.

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

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