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

Privette, 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 Privette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Privette in America

Privette is the 11899th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Privette surname appeared 2,631 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Privette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Privette 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 Privette

The surname Privette has its origins in France, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "privet," meaning a small evergreen shrub or hedge. This connection suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or tended to such shrubs or hedges.

In the early days, the name was commonly spelled as "Privet" or "Privat," and it was primarily found in the northern regions of France, particularly in Normandy and Brittany. As people migrated and the name spread, various spelling variations emerged, including Privett, Privette, and Privet.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Privet." This historical document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, recorded the names of landowners and their holdings throughout England.

During the 13th century, there are records of a Sir John Privett, a Knight from Gloucestershire, England, who participated in the Crusades. Another notable figure was William Privett, born in 1525, who was a prominent merchant and trader in the city of Bristol, England.

In the 16th century, the name appears in the parish records of the village of Privett in Hampshire, England, which may have been named after an early bearer of the surname or vice versa.

One of the most well-known individuals with this surname was Sir Charles Privette (1643-1711), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Southampton. He was a significant figure during the reign of King William III and played a role in the Glorious Revolution of 1688.

Another notable bearer of the name was John Privette (1787-1856), a renowned English architect who designed several churches and public buildings in London and the surrounding areas.

The Privette surname can also be found in other parts of Europe, such as Germany, where it is sometimes spelled as "Privat" or "Privet." However, it is generally believed that the name originated in France before spreading to other regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Privette

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

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

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