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

Pethick, 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 Pethick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pethick in America

Pethick is the 88336th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pethick surname appeared 210 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 Pethick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pethick 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 Pethick

The surname Pethick originates from England and dates back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word 'pytt', meaning a pit or hollow, and 'hic', meaning a nook or corner. The name likely referred to someone who lived near a pit or hollow area.

The earliest known recording of the name was in 1273, when William de Pethic was listed in the Hundred Rolls of Norfolk. This suggests that the name may have originated in the Norfolk region of England. Other early spellings of the name include Pethyk, Pethyke, and Pethicke.

In the 14th century, the Pethick surname appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, indicating that the name had spread to other parts of the country. One notable example is Richard Pethick, who was listed as a landowner in Worcestershire in 1327.

The Pethick name can also be found in historical records from Somerset, where it is believed to have been derived from the place name Pitcombe, meaning "valley with a hollow". In the 16th century, John Pethick was recorded as residing in the village of Pitcombe in Somerset.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Pethick surname was Sir John Pethick (1547-1613), a prominent English lawyer and member of Parliament. He served as the Attorney General for the County Palatine of Lancaster during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another notable figure was John Pethick (1692-1752), an English Baptist minister and author who was born in Taunton, Somerset. He published several religious works, including "An Apology for the Baptists" in 1736.

In the 19th century, Frederick Pethick-Lawrence (1871-1964) was a prominent British activist and politician. He co-founded the Women's Social and Political Union with his wife Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence and played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement.

Esther Pethick (1891-1956) was a British artist and sculptor, known for her works in bronze and terracotta. She studied at the Royal College of Art and exhibited her works at the Royal Academy.

John Pethick (1915-2005) was a British economist and academic. He served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Exeter from 1970 to 1981 and made significant contributions to the field of economics through his research and publications.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pethick

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

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

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