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

Pyeatt, 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 Pyeatt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pyeatt in America

Pyeatt is the 29768th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pyeatt surname appeared 790 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 Pyeatt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pyeatt 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 Pyeatt

The surname Pyeatt is of English origin, with roots dating back to the 13th century. Its earliest recorded spelling is believed to be "Pyatt" or "Pyet," derived from the old English words "pie" and "att," referring to a seller or keeper of magpies or pet birds.

This name was particularly prevalent in the counties of Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, where the trade of raising and selling birds was common. The first documented reference to the surname Pyeatt can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Worcestershire from the year 1273, which mentions a John Pyet.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms such as "Pyott," "Piott," and "Pyat" in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. The Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1379 also recorded a Robert Pyot, indicating the surname's continued presence in the region.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the Pyeatt surname was William Pyatt, born in Worcestershire around 1450. He was a notable merchant and landowner who played a role in the local governance of his town.

In the 16th century, the surname spread to other parts of England, as evidenced by the birth of John Pyatt in Lincolnshire in 1523. This John Pyatt was a prominent figure in the wool trade and held significant influence in his local community.

Another notable individual with the Pyeatt surname was Thomas Pyatt, born in Gloucestershire in 1587. He was a renowned scholar and author who wrote several treatises on philosophy and theology.

The Pyeatt surname also found its way into the realm of literature, with the birth of the poet and playwright, Robert Pyatt, in Worcestershire in 1620. His works, though not widely known today, were celebrated during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, a notable figure was Sir William Pyatt, born in 1725 in Gloucestershire. He was a successful businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of his local town.

While the Pyeatt surname has evolved over the centuries, its origins remain deeply rooted in the English counties of Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, where it first emerged as a reflection of the trade and occupations of its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pyeatt

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

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

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