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

Prattis, 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 Prattis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Prattis in America

Prattis is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Prattis surname appeared 130 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 Prattis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Prattis 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 Prattis

The surname PRATTIS has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "prat", which means a small or trifling person or thing. The name was initially used as a nickname for someone of small stature or insignificant appearance.

PRATTIS is thought to have evolved from the earlier spelling variations such as Pratt, Prat, and Prati. These variations can be found in historical records and documents from various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PRATTIS can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk from the year 1327, where it appears as "Robertus Prat". Another early reference is in the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1371, which mentions a "John Praty".

During the medieval period, the name PRATTIS was often associated with place names containing the word "Prat" or "Pratt". For example, there was a place called "Prat's Green" in Essex, which may have been the origin of some PRATTIS families.

Notable individuals with the surname PRATTIS throughout history include:

1. Richard Prattis (c. 1550-1615), an English merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London.
2. John Prattis (1662-1732), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Wangford in Suffolk.
3. William Prattis (1725-1803), a British officer in the Royal Navy who served during the American Revolutionary War.
4. Sarah Prattis (1796-1872), an English philanthropist and social reformer known for her efforts in improving education for girls.
5. Henry Prattis (1811-1885), a British explorer and naturalist who traveled extensively in Africa and published several works on the flora and fauna of the continent.

While the surname PRATTIS may have evolved and changed over time, its origins can be traced back to the early English language and the medieval era, where it was used as a descriptive nickname for individuals of small stature or insignificance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Prattis

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

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

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