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

Pattah, 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 Pattah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pattah in America

Pattah is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pattah surname appeared 127 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 Pattah.

The history of the last name Pattah

The surname Pattah has its origins in India, specifically in the regions of Punjab and Haryana. It can be traced back to the 15th century or earlier. The name is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "patta," which means a tablet or a plate. It was likely a title or occupation-based name given to those who made or traded in leaf plates or platters.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Pattah can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. It mentions individuals with the surname Pattah who were engaged in various professions and trades.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various revenue records and land registration documents from the regions of Punjab and Haryana. These records provide insights into the geographical distribution of the Pattah surname during that period.

Notable individuals with the surname Pattah include Kunwar Pattah Singh, a nobleman and warrior from the 18th century who played a significant role in the uprisings against the Mughal Empire. Bhai Pattah Singh, born in the late 17th century, was a renowned Sikh scholar and poet whose works contributed to the preservation of Sikh literature and history.

Another prominent figure was Sardar Pattah Singh Kalianwala, a 19th-century military leader and statesman from the Kalianwala region of Punjab. He served as the governor of Multan and played a crucial role in the Anglo-Sikh wars.

In the 20th century, Giani Pattah Singh Bhandari, born in 1902, was a renowned Sikh theologian, author, and scholar who contributed significantly to the interpretation and promotion of the Sikh scriptures and teachings.

The surname Pattah has also been found in various historical records and manuscripts from different parts of India, reflecting the mobility and spread of the community over time. However, its origins and strongest historical presence can be traced back to the Punjab and Haryana regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pattah

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

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

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