PATCHETT
Patchett
Patchett is an English surname of occupational origin. The name is derived from the Middle English word "pacche", meaning a pack or bundle, and "man" which generally indicated a worker. Therefore, it is likely that the surname Patchett was originally given to someone who worked as a packer or someone who dealt with packing goods.
History
The surname Patchett is believed to have originated in the Yorkshire region of England, where the name is most commonly found. The earliest recorded instance of the name dates back to the 13th century, specifically in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a Robert Pachet was listed as a landowner in Lincolnshire.
Over the centuries, the name Patchett has spread to various parts of England and beyond due to migration and settlement patterns. Today, individuals bearing the surname Patchett can be found not only in the United Kingdom but also in other English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Notable Individuals
- Anthony Patchett (b. 1950): British author known for his works of fiction set in Yorkshire.
- Emily Patchett (b. 1992): British actress who starred in several West End productions.
- David Patchett (1905-1978): Renowned British architect responsible for designing several notable buildings in London.
Variants
Variants of the surname Patchett include Pachet, Patchet, and Patchit.
References
- Hanks, P., Hodges, F., & Mills, A. (2002). A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1991). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Routledge.
There are approximately 2,132 people named Patchett in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,977th most common surname in Britain. Around 33 in a million people in Britain are named Patchett.
Surname type: Diminutive
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Anne
- Caroline
- Claire
- Emma
- Esther
- Gee
- Georgina
- Janet
- Karen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.