Show ContentsPatnode History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The French surname Patnode is of occupational origin, deriving from the trade or activity of the initial bearer. In this instance, the name is derived from the word "patena', meaning "sacred disc,) in the form of a small plate that serves to cover the chalice and to receive the Sacred Host. Therefore, the progenitor of the surname Patnode was someone who used this device for religious purposes.

Early Origins of the Patnode family

The surname Patnode was first found in the region of Champagne, in the southern department of Haute-Marne.

Early History of the Patnode family

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Patnode Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Patenotre, Patnode, Patenode, Patnaude, Paterson, Patenostre and many more.

Early Notables of the Patnode family

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Patnode Ranking

In the United States, the name Patnode is the 8,897th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1


United States Patnode migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Patnode Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Henry Patnode, aged 43, who immigrated to the United States, in 1917

Contemporary Notables of the name Patnode (post 1700) +

  • Terry Patnode, American speedway driver in the 2008 ASA Midwest Tour
  • Gary Patnode, American Chair of the Board of Selectmen at Sullivan, New Hampshire
  • Tammy Patnode, American body builder competitor at the North American Bodybuilding Championships in 2009
  • William E. Patnode, American Democratic Party politician, Chair of Clinton County Democratic Party, 1936-42; Candidate for New York State Assembly from Clinton County, 1944 2


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 14) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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