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

Putt, 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 Putt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Putt in America

Putt is the 12312th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Putt surname appeared 2,525 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 Putt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Putt 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 Putt

The surname Putt has its origins in England, with records indicating its presence as early as the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "putt," which referred to a deep wide hole or pit, likely reflecting the occupation or residence of the earliest bearers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where a William Putte is mentioned. This suggests that the name had already established itself in various parts of England during the medieval period.

In the 14th century, the surname appears in various historical records, such as the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, where a John del Putt is listed in 1315. This form, "del Putt," suggests a connection to a specific place name, possibly referring to a residence near a pit or a deep hole.

The Putt surname has also been associated with place names like Puttenhall, a township in Cheshire, and Puttenham, a village in Hertfordshire. These place names share a similar root, indicating a potential link between the surname and the locations where early bearers may have resided.

Notable individuals with the surname Putt include Sir Thomas Putt (1615-1687), an English merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1680-1681. Another prominent figure was John Putt (1766-1838), an English cricketer who played for the Hampshire county team in the early 19th century.

In the literary realm, Henry Putt (1807-1876) was an English writer and journalist who contributed to various publications, including the Illustrated London News and Punch magazine.

Moving forward, Charles Henry Putt (1838-1910) was a successful businessman and philanthropist from Kent, England, who made significant contributions to the local community.

Lastly, William Putt (1892-1963) was a British artist known for his landscape paintings, particularly those depicting the countryside of Somerset and Devon.

These examples demonstrate the longevity and diversity of the Putt surname throughout history, reflecting its deep roots in English society and its association with various professions and geographical locations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Putt

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

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

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