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

Prepetit, 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 Prepetit surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Prepetit in America

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

The Prepetit 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 Prepetit.

We can also compare 2010 data for Prepetit 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 Prepetit

The surname PREPETIT has its origins in France, specifically in the northern regions of the country, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French words "pre" meaning "meadow" and "petit" meaning "small" or "little," suggesting a connection to a small meadow or a meadow-like area.

During the Middle Ages, it was common for surnames to be derived from geographic features, occupations, or personal characteristics. The surname PREPETIT likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived near a small meadow or a meadow-like area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PREPETIT appears in the Cartulaire de Saint-Père de Chartres, a medieval manuscript from the 12th century, where it is spelled "Prepetit." This document provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during that time period.

In the 13th century, there are records of a Jean PREPETIT who lived in the village of Montdidier, in the Somme department of northern France. He was a landowner and is mentioned in several local records from that era.

The name PREPETIT can also be found in the Chambre des Comptes de Paris, a historical archive of financial records from the 14th century, where it is spelled "Prépetit." This suggests that the spelling may have varied slightly during that period.

One notable bearer of the surname PREPETIT was Nicolas PREPETIT, a French poet and playwright who lived in the 16th century (1535-1598). He was known for his contributions to the French Renaissance literary scene and his works were published in several collections.

Another notable figure was Marie-Thérèse PREPETIT (1703-1768), a French painter and engraver who was active in Paris during the 18th century. She became a member of the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture and was recognized for her portraiture and engravings.

In the 19th century, there was a French military officer named Émile PREPETIT (1819-1890) who served in the French Army and participated in various campaigns, including the Franco-Prussian War.

The surname PREPETIT can also be found in historical records from other regions of France, such as the Champagne and Burgundy regions, suggesting that the name may have spread to other areas over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Prepetit

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

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

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