About Partain
The surname Partain is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "partain," meaning "godfather" or "sponsor." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person who held the role of a godfather or sponsor. Over time, the surname has likely evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.
The surname Partain is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Partain based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Partain is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Partain in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Partain using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.