About Patchen
The surname Patchen is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "peccen," meaning "to patch." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who was a patcher or mender of clothes. The name Patchen signifies a person who was skilled in repairing or patching garments, indicating a trade or profession related to textiles.
The surname Patchen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Patchen 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 Patchen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Patchen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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