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

Petteway, 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 Petteway surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Petteway in America

Petteway is the 34032nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Petteway surname appeared 668 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 Petteway.

We can also compare 2010 data for Petteway 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 Petteway

The surname Petteway is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval era. It is derived from an old place name, potentially a combination of the Old English words "pet" meaning a small piece of land or homestead, and "weg" meaning a way or road. The earliest known spelling of the name was Petewey, found in records from Berkshire, England, in the 13th century.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Petteway surname was William Petewey, a farmer who lived in the village of Uffington, Berkshire, in the late 1200s. Records indicate that he owned a small parcel of land near the main road leading to the village, likely contributing to the origin of the family name.

In the 14th century, the Petteway name appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of Warwickshire, where a John Peteway was listed as a taxpayer. This suggests that the family had spread to other parts of England by that time.

During the Tudor period, the Petteway surname was found in various historical records, including the Muster Rolls of 1545, which documented men eligible for military service. One such entry was for a Richard Petteway, born in 1520 in Gloucestershire.

In the 17th century, the Petteway name gained some prominence with the birth of Samuel Petteway (1624-1697), a renowned Puritan minister and author who served as the rector of Wotton-under-Edge in Gloucestershire. His writings on religious topics were widely circulated during his lifetime.

Another notable figure was John Petteway (1718-1793), a successful businessman and landowner from Somerset, who was involved in the development of the local wool trade. His descendants continued to reside in the area for several generations.

In the 19th century, the Petteway name was found in various parts of England, with several individuals making a mark in their respective fields. One such person was William Petteway (1828-1896), a respected architect from London, who designed several notable buildings in the city.

Throughout its history, the Petteway surname has maintained a strong presence in England, particularly in the southern and western regions. While not a prominent noble or aristocratic name, it has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, clergymen, businessmen, and professionals.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Petteway

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

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

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