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

Patrice, 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 Patrice surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Patrice in America

Patrice is the 75799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Patrice surname appeared 254 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 Patrice.

We can also compare 2010 data for Patrice 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 Patrice

The surname Patrice is of French origin, derived from the Latin name Patricius, meaning "patrician" or "noble." It emerged in medieval France during the Middle Ages, typically denoting someone of elevated social status or noble birth.

Patrice is believed to have originated from the northern regions of France, particularly in Normandy and Brittany, where it was widely adopted by noble families. The name may also have roots in the Latin word "pater," meaning "father," suggesting a possible connection to familial lineage or ancestry.

Historical records show that the name Patrice appeared in various medieval manuscripts and documents, such as the Domesday Book of 1086, which recorded landowners in England after the Norman Conquest. This suggests that individuals bearing the name Patrice may have been among the Norman aristocracy who accompanied William the Conqueror to England.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Patrice can be found in the life of Saint Patrick (c. 387-493), the patron saint of Ireland, whose Latin name was Patricius. While not directly related to the surname, this association with a prominent historical figure may have contributed to the name's prestige and widespread use.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Patrice throughout history include:

1. Pierre Patrice (c. 1530-1610), a French jurist and scholar known for his work on Roman law.
2. Jean Patrice (c. 1580-1655), a French poet and dramatist active during the Renaissance period.
3. Jean Patrice de la Tour du Pin (1668-1733), a French military officer and courtier who served under Louis XIV.
4. Eugène Patrice Napoléon Deslées (1837-1918), a French artist and illustrator known for his depictions of military subjects.
5. René Patrice Félicien Desgraves (1910-1994), a French historian and archivist who specialized in the study of French colonialism.

The surname Patrice has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout France, such as Patrice-en-Beauce, a commune in the Centre-Val de Loire region, and Patrice-Haut, a village in the Alsace region. These place names may have influenced the development and spread of the surname in different areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Patrice

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

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

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