Pratt

Pratt is a surname of English origin that has also become a toponym used for places and institutions. The name has been carried to many English-speaking countries through immigration and settlement.

As a surname, Pratt is relatively common in the United States and the United Kingdom. Notable individuals include the actor Chris Pratt, known for his roles in film and television; other Pratts have made contributions across fields such as science, academia, and the arts.

The best-known Pratt is Pratt, Kansas, a city in Pratt County. The name is used for other small communities and geographic features in North America.

Pratt Institute is a private art and design college in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 1887. It offers programs in art and design, architecture, information science, and related disciplines.

The Pratt truss is a type of truss used in bridge design, named after Caleb and Thomas Pratt who developed it in the nineteenth century.

Pratt & Whitney is an American aerospace manufacturer known for aircraft engines; it operates as part of RTX Corporation.