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

Patts, 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 Patts surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Patts in America

Patts is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Patts surname appeared 139 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 Patts.

We can also compare 2010 data for Patts 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 Patts

The surname Patts originated in England during the late medieval period, likely derived from the Old English personal name Pætta, a diminutive form of the name Patrick. The name was initially found in various parts of southern England, including Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Somerset.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Patts can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, where a William Patte is mentioned. In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, there are records of a John Patte residing in Wiltshire. The Patts name also appears in the Somerset Assize Rolls from the late 13th century.

During the Middle Ages, the surname Patts was often spelled in various ways, such as Patte, Pate, and Pott, reflecting the local dialects and scribal variations of the time. Some alternative spellings like Potts and Potters may have been derived from occupational names for potters or makers of pots.

Historically, the Patts surname has been associated with several notable individuals. One such example is John Patts (c. 1490 - 1554), an English Protestant reformer and martyr who was burned at the stake during the reign of Queen Mary I for his religious beliefs.

Another prominent figure was Sir William Patts (1529 - 1593), a Member of Parliament and landowner from Gloucestershire, who served as Sheriff of Gloucestershire in 1569.

In the 17th century, Samuel Patts (1623 - 1696) was a prominent English Puritan clergyman and author, known for his work "The Christian's Duty and Dignity" published in 1675.

Later, John Patts (1760 - 1835) was an English architect and surveyor who worked on several notable buildings in London, including the Admiralty Screen and portions of Carlton House.

Finally, Emily Patts (1855 - 1920) was a British philanthropist and social reformer, known for her work in establishing educational opportunities for women and advocating for women's rights in the early 20th century.

While the Patts surname has its roots in medieval England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities, carrying with it a rich history and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Patts

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

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

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