Pattee

Descriptive

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 & Frequency

Estimated 1,500 bearers in the United States #3,210 most common surname
Rare Common

Found in New England and parts of the United States.

Pattee Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Pattee Surname