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

Putney, 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 Putney surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Putney in America

Putney is the 10480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Putney surname appeared 3,065 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 Putney.

We can also compare 2010 data for Putney 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 Putney

The surname PUTNEY originates from England and is derived from the place name Putney, a district in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English words "putt" and "ey," meaning "a meadow by a stream or river."

The earliest recorded instance of the surname PUTNEY can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Puttenei." This suggests that the name was already established in the area at the time of the Norman Conquest.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname PUTNEY was Sir William Putney, a knight who lived in the 13th century. He was a prominent figure in the court of King Henry III and is mentioned in several historical records from that era.

In the 14th century, John Putney, a merchant and landowner, was recorded as owning significant property in the Putney area. His descendants continued to use the surname and played an important role in the local community for several generations.

During the Tudor period, Thomas Putney (1480-1547) was a notable figure. He served as a Member of Parliament and was involved in various political and religious disputes of the time.

In the 17th century, Sir Henry Putney (1615-1682) was a influential landowner and politician. He served as a Member of Parliament for Putney and held several important positions in the local government.

Another notable individual with the surname PUTNEY was Charles Putney (1766-1842), a British artist and engraver. He is known for his intricate engravings of landscapes and architectural scenes, many of which are housed in prestigious collections.

Throughout the centuries, the surname PUTNEY has been associated with the London area, particularly the district of Putney itself. While variations in spelling, such as "Puttnei" and "Puttneye," were common in earlier times, the modern spelling "PUTNEY" became standardized in more recent centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Putney

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

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

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