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

Peete, 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 Peete surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Peete in America

Peete is the 14662nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Peete surname appeared 2,029 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 Peete.

We can also compare 2010 data for Peete 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 Peete

The surname Peete is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "pyt," meaning a small pit or hollow. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a pit or depression in the land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1195, where a person named William Pette is mentioned. This early spelling variation highlights the connection to the Old English word "pyt."

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various records across different counties in England. For example, the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273 mention a John le Pette, while the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275 include a Richard Pette.

The surname Peete is also linked to several place names in England, such as Pett in Sussex and Petteridge in Shropshire. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

One notable individual bearing the Peete surname was Sir Samuel Peete, an English merchant and politician who lived in the 17th century (1619-1683). He served as a Member of Parliament for Maldon in Essex and was involved in trade with the East Indies.

Another prominent figure was John Peete, an English clergyman and academic who lived from 1592 to 1660. He served as the Master of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, and was known for his contributions to the field of theology.

In the 18th century, the surname Peete is recorded in various parish records across England. For instance, the baptism of John Peete is recorded in the parish of St. Mary's in Staffordshire in 1725.

Moving into the 19th century, the name can be found in census records and other historical documents. One notable individual was Thomas Peete, a British artist and lithographer who lived from 1781 to 1854. He was known for his landscape paintings and prints depicting scenes from various regions of England.

Another prominent figure with the surname Peete was William Peete, an English architect who lived from 1825 to 1887. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in London, including the Royal School of Mines and the Royal College of Chemistry.

Overall, the surname Peete has a long and rich history in England, with roots stretching back to the 12th century and connections to various place names and notable individuals throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Peete

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

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

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