PATEY
Also recorded as Pa-Tey
Patey
Patey is a surname of British origin, with its roots believed to be derived from the Old French word "Patie" or "paté". The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to medieval times in England. The Patey surname is found predominantly in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions such as Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall.
Historical records suggest that the Patey family may have been involved in agricultural or trade professions. Over the centuries, the name has spread to various countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia, through migration and emigration.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Patey include Sir William Richard Patey, a British diplomat; Sir Norman Patey, a physician and expert in tropical medicine; and James Patey, an acclaimed British cyclist.
Today, the surname Patey continues to be passed down through generations, with many individuals proudly bearing this name as a reminder of their ancestry and heritage.
There are approximately 966 people named Patey in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,560th most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Patey.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Charles
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Keith
- Michael
- Neil
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Alison
- Ann
- Clare
- Emma
- Janet
- Jean
- Joanne
- Margaret
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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