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

Patzan, 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 Patzan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Patzan in America

Patzan is the 85049th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Patzan surname appeared 220 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 Patzan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Patzan 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 Patzan

The surname Patzan is believed to have its origins in the region of modern-day Germany, dating back to the 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "patten," which referred to a type of wooden clog or shoe worn by farmers and workers in rural areas. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, given to those who were involved in the production or repair of these types of footwear.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Patzan can be found in the Bürgermeisterbuch, a historical record of the city council members of Nuremberg, dating from the late 15th century. In this document, a certain Hans Patzan is listed as a council member in the year 1487. This indicates that the name had already become established in the region by that time.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Patzan appears to have spread across various parts of central and eastern Europe, likely due to migration patterns and the movement of skilled craftsmen. In the archives of the city of Gdańsk (then known as Danzig), located in what is now modern-day Poland, there are records of a family by the name of Patzan residing in the city during the early 17th century.

One notable individual bearing the surname Patzan was Johann Patzan, a German theologian and scholar who lived from 1584 to 1651. He served as a professor of theology at the University of Wittenberg and was known for his contributions to the field of biblical exegesis.

In the 18th century, the name Patzan can be found in various records from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, particularly in the regions of modern-day Austria and Hungary. A noteworthy figure from this period was Karl Patzan, a Austrian military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded the prestigious Maria Theresa Order for his bravery in battle.

Moving into the 19th century, the surname Patzan continued to be prevalent in various parts of central and eastern Europe. One individual of note was Friedrich Patzan, a German painter and illustrator who lived from 1825 to 1892. His works focused primarily on landscapes and genre scenes, and he is considered an important figure in the Düsseldorf school of painting.

While the surname Patzan may not be as widespread as some other European surnames, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and can be traced back to its roots in the German-speaking regions of Europe. The name's connection to the production of traditional footwear provides an interesting glimpse into the lives and occupations of its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Patzan

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Patzan, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!