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

Pattman, 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 Pattman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pattman in America

Pattman is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pattman surname appeared 143 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 Pattman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pattman 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 Pattman

The surname "PATTMAN" is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the southern regions, during the late medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "pæth," meaning "path" or "track," combined with the term "man," indicating an occupation or descriptive name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Norfolk, dated around 1273, which mentions a person named "William Patman." This suggests that the name was already in use during the 13th century in the county of Norfolk, located in the eastern part of England.

The surname "PATTMAN" may have initially referred to individuals who lived near a path or track, or perhaps those who were responsible for maintaining or guiding travelers along these routes. It is also possible that the name was given to someone who lived on or near a specific path or road.

In the 14th century, the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, dated 1327, recorded a "John Patman," indicating the presence of the name in the West Midlands region during that time. Additionally, the Suffolk Feet of Fines, a legal document from 1365, mentioned a "William Patman," providing further evidence of the surname's usage in East Anglia.

Notable individuals bearing the surname "PATTMAN" include:

1. John Pattman (c. 1530 - c. 1600), an English composer and organist who served at various churches and cathedrals during the 16th century.

2. William Pattman (1628 - 1697), a prominent English merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the development of the city of Bristol.

3. Thomas Pattman (c. 1690 - 1760), a renowned clockmaker and watchmaker from London, whose works were highly sought after by the aristocracy and wealthy classes.

4. Robert Pattman (1786 - 1849), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars and later became a successful merchant and shipowner.

5. Elizabeth Pattman (1822 - 1901), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, who established several schools for girls in the city of Manchester, England.

While the surname "PATTMAN" is not as common as some other English surnames, it has a long and rich history, with records dating back to the 13th century and references to individuals who played significant roles in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pattman

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

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

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