Patric
A surname derived from the Latin personal name Patricius.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 274 Americans carry the last name Patric. That puts it at #80,678 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,250,928 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Patric surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
274
1 in 1,250,928
Census rank
#80,678
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
235
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 235 bearers of the surname Patric in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 80678th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Patric, the largest self-reported group is White at 71.5%. The next largest groups are Black (13.6%) and Hispanic (8.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Patric
The surname Patric has its origins in the ancient Roman culture, derived from the Latin word "patricius," which means "patrician" or "nobleman." This name was initially given to members of the ruling class in ancient Rome, indicating their high social status and political influence.
The name Patric can be traced back to the late Roman Empire, where it was primarily used by wealthy and influential families who held significant power and influence in the region. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical documents and records from the 4th to 6th centuries AD.
During the Middle Ages, the name Patric continued to be associated with nobility and wealth. It was commonly used by noble families across Europe, particularly in regions that were once part of the Roman Empire or heavily influenced by Roman culture, such as Italy, France, and Spain.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Patric can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears several times in this historical record, indicating its presence among the Norman nobility who settled in England after the Norman Conquest.
Throughout history, the surname Patric has been linked to several notable individuals, including:
1. St. Patrick (387-493 AD), the patron saint of Ireland, whose Latin name was Patricius.
2. Patrick Hamilton (c. 1504-1528), a Scottish Protestant reformer and martyr.
3. Patrick Henry (1736-1799), an American orator and statesman renowned for his "Give me liberty or give me death" speech.
4. Patrick Pearse (1879-1916), an Irish teacher, barrister, poet, and one of the leaders of the Easter Rising in 1916.
5. Patrick White (1912-1990), an Australian novelist and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1973.
Over time, the surname Patric has undergone various spelling variations, such as Patrick, Patryk, and Patricio, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of different regions. Additionally, some variations of the name may have originated from specific place names or locations where families bearing the surname resided.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Patric
Among Census respondents with the surname Patric, the largest self-reported group is White at 71.5%. The next largest groups are Black (13.6%) and Hispanic (8.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Patric bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Patric surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White71.5%
- Black or African American13.6%
- Hispanic or Latino8.1%
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.5%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Patric surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,678 | #80,678 | 0.0% |
| Count | 235 | 235 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Patric bearers went from 235 to 235 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #80,678 to #80,678.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Patric
FAQ
Patric surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Patric?
The surname Patric holds position #80,678 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 274 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Patric surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Patric, the largest self-reported group is White at 71.5%. The next largest groups are Black (13.6%) and Hispanic (8.1%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.