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

Pattee, 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 Pattee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pattee in America

Pattee is the 17682nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pattee surname appeared 1,587 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Pattee.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pattee 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 Pattee

The surname PATTEE has its origins in France, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "pate," meaning a paw or a foot. This suggests that the name might have been originally used as a descriptive nickname for someone with a distinctive physical characteristic related to their feet or gait.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PATTEE can be found in the Domesday Book, a valuable record compiled in 1086 for William the Conqueror. This document mentions an individual named Radulfus Pate, which is believed to be an early form of the surname PATTEE.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named William Pattee was a landowner in Lincolnshire, England. Records from this time also indicate that the name was sometimes spelled as "Patey" or "Paty" in various regions of England.

During the 14th century, a French nobleman named Jean Pattee served as a courtier to King Charles VI of France. He is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time, indicating the presence of the surname in France as well.

In the 16th century, a prominent English clergyman named Thomas Pattee (1509-1582) held the position of Archdeacon of Lincoln. He played a significant role in the religious reforms of the time and is remembered for his contributions to the Church of England.

Another notable individual with the surname PATTEE was John Pattee (1614-1677), an English soldier and politician who served as a Member of Parliament during the English Civil War. He was a staunch supporter of the Parliamentarian cause and fought against the Royalist forces.

In the 18th century, a French artist named Jacques Pattee (1730-1805) gained recognition for his intricate etchings and engravings. His works were highly regarded in artistic circles and can be found in various art collections around the world.

The surname PATTEE has also been associated with several place names in England, such as Pattee's Farm in Oxfordshire and Pattee's Bridge in Lincolnshire. These place names may have originated from individuals bearing the surname who owned or resided in those locations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pattee

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

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

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