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

Pyatt, 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 Pyatt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pyatt in America

Pyatt is the 11007th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pyatt surname appeared 2,890 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 Pyatt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pyatt 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 Pyatt

The surname Pyatt is believed to have originated in England, with its roots dating back to the 12th century. It is thought to be a variant of the Old French name Piart or Piert, which itself derived from the Latin name Petrus, meaning "rock" or "stone."

The earliest recorded instances of the Pyatt surname can be found in various medieval records, including the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the 13th century. It is likely that the name was initially adopted by individuals who hailed from a particular location or region associated with rocks or stones.

One notable historical reference to the Pyatt name is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is recorded as Piert. This valuable medieval census, commissioned by William the Conqueror, provides insight into the distribution of the name across various counties in England.

During the 16th century, the surname underwent further variations in spelling, including Pyat, Pyatt, and Piat. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of local scribes who recorded the names.

Among the earliest recorded individuals with the Pyatt surname was John Pyatt, born in Oxfordshire in the late 15th century. Another notable figure was William Pyatt, a wealthy merchant from London who lived during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I in the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, a prominent member of the Pyatt family was Sir Robert Pyatt, a distinguished military commander who served in the English Civil War. He was born in Warwickshire in 1620 and played a crucial role in several pivotal battles.

The 18th century saw the rise of Thomas Pyatt, a renowned botanist and naturalist from Yorkshire. Born in 1745, he made significant contributions to the study of plant life and is remembered for his extensive botanical collections.

In the 19th century, the Pyatt surname was further carried across the globe by emigrants seeking new opportunities. One such individual was James Pyatt, born in 1832 in Gloucestershire, who later settled in Australia and became a successful farmer and landowner.

Throughout its history, the Pyatt surname has maintained a consistent presence in various regions of England, with notable concentrations in counties such as Yorkshire, Oxfordshire, and Gloucestershire. While the name may have evolved from its Old French origins, it remains a testament to the rich tapestry of English surnames and their enduring legacies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pyatt

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

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

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