Paten

Paten Meaning & Origin

About Paten
The surname Paten is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "pætt," meaning "a paten" or "a dish." A paten is a shallow dish used in Christian religious ceremonies, particularly in the Eucharist. The surname Paten likely originated as an occupational name for someone who made or used patens in a religious context. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Paten is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Paten: 221
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 84748
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Paten 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 Paten is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTN
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EY1 T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/paten*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Paten in Braille

Here's how to represent Paten in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Paten in braille

How to sign the name Paten using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Paten using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Paten in sign language

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