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

Privott, 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 Privott surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Privott in America

Privott is the 40610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Privott surname appeared 538 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 Privott.

We can also compare 2010 data for Privott 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 Privott

The surname Privott is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period around the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English word "privet," which referred to a type of evergreen shrub or hedge plant. It's possible that the name was initially given as a descriptive surname to someone who lived near or worked with privet hedges.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Rotuli Hundredorum, a register of landowners and tenants compiled in England during the reign of King Edward I in the late 13th century. The name appears as "Pryvet" in this record, suggesting its connection to the privet plant.

In the 15th century, the surname was also found in various medieval records and manuscripts with spellings such as "Privett" and "Privitt." During this period, the name was primarily concentrated in the southern counties of England, particularly in Hampshire, Wiltshire, and Somerset.

One notable figure with the surname Privott was John Privott, a wealthy landowner and merchant who lived in the town of Salisbury, Wiltshire, during the late 16th century. Records from the time indicate that he owned several properties and businesses within the city.

Another individual of historical significance was Richard Privott, a military officer who served in the English Civil War during the mid-17th century. He fought for the Parliamentarian forces and participated in several battles, including the Battle of Naseby in 1645.

In the 18th century, the name Privott was also found in various parish records and tax rolls. One such record mentions a Thomas Privott, who was born in the village of Chilton Foliat, Wiltshire, in 1712. He later became a respected farmer and landowner in the area.

Additionally, there are records of a family with the surname Privott residing in the village of Tisbury, Wiltshire, during the late 18th century. One member of this family, William Privott, was born in 1784 and became a skilled carpenter, contributing to the construction of several local buildings.

Throughout the 19th century, the Privott surname continued to be present in various regions of England, with some individuals emigrating to other parts of the world, including the United States and Canada.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Privott

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

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

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