PAT
Pat
Pat is a surname of English and Irish origin, derived from the personal name Patrick, which comes from the Latin name Patricius, meaning "nobleman" or "son of a noble father". The surname Pat is prevalent in various regions of the United Kingdom, with strong historical roots in Ireland as well.
The name Pat has been recorded in various forms over the centuries, including Fitzpat, Fitzpatric, and Fitzpatrick in Ireland. The surname has been borne by notable individuals throughout history, reflecting the diverse contributions of the Pat family to British and Irish society.
As with many surnames, the history and origins of the name Pat are varied and complex, reflecting the movements of people across the British Isles over the centuries. Today, individuals with the surname Pat can be found in different parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, contributing to the rich tapestry of British society.
There are approximately 66 people named Pat in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Pat.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Jack
- James
- Jay
- John
- Kwok
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Angela
- Joanne
- Kam
- Li
- Mary
- Maureen
- Nancy
- Rosa
- Tina
- Zara
Similar and related surnames
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- Pa
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- Paetz
- Pait
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- Patai
- Patao
- Patay
- Pate
- Pates
- Patey
- Path
- Pathe
- Pati
- Patia
- Patie
- Patio
- Pato
- Patou
- Patow
- Pats
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- Patta
- Patte
- Pattee
- Patti
- Pattie
- Patto
- Patts
- Pattu
- Patty
- Patu
- Paty
- Patz
- Payte
- Peat
- Peate
- Peats
- Peatt
- Peet
- Peete
- Peett
- Pet
- Pete
- Peto
- Pett
- Pette
- Piet
- Piett
- Piette
- Poad
- Pote
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