Patereau

Patereau Meaning & Origin

About Patereau
The surname Patereau is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "paterel," meaning "a small shovel or spade." It is believed to have been an occupational surname, originally given to someone who worked as a digger or a laborer using a small shovel. Over time, the surname Patereau has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Patereau: 112
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 147,253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P03060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EY1 T ER0 OW0
🌐 IPA
/patereau*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Patereau in Braille

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

The name Patereau in braille

How to sign the name Patereau using Sign Language

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

The name Patereau in sign language

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