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

Pettipiece, 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 Pettipiece surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pettipiece in America

Pettipiece is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pettipiece surname appeared 111 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 Pettipiece.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pettipiece 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 Pettipiece

The surname Pettipiece has its origins in England, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "pettian" meaning "to indulge" and "piece" referring to a piece of land or property. The name was likely given to someone who indulged in excessive behavior or was perceived as self-indulgent, perhaps in relation to their land or possessions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Somerset, dated 1176, which mentions a William Pettipiece. These rolls were financial records maintained by the English Exchequer, suggesting that the name was already established in the region during that period.

The Pettipiece surname is also mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, which were census-like records of landholders and their holdings. This indicates that the name had spread to different parts of England by the 13th century.

In the 16th century, the Pettipiece family was known to have resided in the village of Bromham, in Wiltshire. The parish records from this time include entries for several individuals bearing the name, such as John Pettipiece (born 1542) and Thomas Pettipiece (born 1587).

One notable figure in the history of the Pettipiece name was Sir William Pettipiece (1624-1698), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire. He was knighted by King Charles II in recognition of his contributions to the Crown and his philanthropic efforts.

Another prominent individual was Reverend Henry Pettipiece (1718-1794), an Anglican clergyman who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Warwick for over 40 years. He was known for his influential sermons and his dedication to his parish.

In the 19th century, the Pettipiece family had established roots in various parts of England, including Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, and Gloucestershire. Notable examples include John Pettipiece (1802-1879), a successful farmer from Oxfordshire, and Mary Pettipiece (1835-1912), a renowned educator and headmistress of a girls' school in Gloucestershire.

It's important to note that the spelling of the surname has evolved over time, with variations such as Pettepiece, Pettypece, and Pettipece appearing in historical records. Additionally, the name may have been influenced by certain place names or geographical features, as was often the case with surnames during that era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pettipiece

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

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

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