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

Petgrave, 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 Petgrave surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Petgrave in America

Petgrave is the 77522nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Petgrave surname appeared 247 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 Petgrave.

We can also compare 2010 data for Petgrave 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 Petgrave

The surname PETGRAVE has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "pet" meaning a small hill or mound, and "græf" meaning a small grove or thicket of trees. This suggests that the name may have originated from a particular location with these topographical features.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PETGRAVE can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1175, where a certain Willelmus de Petgrave is mentioned. These rolls were administrative records maintained by the English Exchequer at the time, indicating that the name was already well-established by the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, where a Robertus de Petgrave is listed among the landowners of the area. This record provides further evidence of the name's geographical roots and its association with landed gentry.

The PETGRAVE surname is believed to have originated in the county of Oxfordshire, where several villages and hamlets bore similar names, such as Pettgrave and Pettisgrave. These place names likely derived from the same linguistic roots as the surname, further reinforcing the connection between the name and the local topography.

One notable figure bearing the PETGRAVE surname was Sir John Petgrave (c. 1320-1385), a prominent English landowner and soldier who served under Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. He fought in the Battle of Crécy in 1346 and was knighted for his valor on the battlefield.

Another individual of historical significance was Robert Petgrave (c. 1450-1520), a wealthy merchant and alderman in the City of London. He was known for his philanthropic efforts, having endowed a free grammar school in his hometown of Steeple Aston, Oxfordshire.

In the 16th century, the PETGRAVE name appears in the parish records of Burford, Oxfordshire, where a Thomas Petgrave (c. 1530-1598) is listed as a local landowner and farmer.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, a Captain William Petgrave (c. 1610-1672) is recorded as having served in the Parliamentarian forces under Oliver Cromwell. He fought in several battles, including the decisive Battle of Naseby in 1645.

Another noteworthy figure was Elizabeth Petgrave (c. 1675-1745), a renowned author and poet who published several works of fiction and verse during the early 18th century. Her writings provide valuable insights into the social and cultural life of the era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Petgrave

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

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

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