Pattee

Meaning

Possibly a variant of Pate or a French diminutive form.

Etymology

Pattee may derive from English 'pate' with a diminutive suffix, or from French origins with the -ee ending. The exact etymology is uncertain due to limited historical records.

About the Pattee Surname

Pattee is a relatively uncommon surname primarily found in American records. The name may represent a regional variant or diminutive of Pate.

Distribution

Found in New England and parts of the United States.

Notable Bearers

Fred Pattee (literary scholar)

People with the Pattee Surname