Find out how popular the last name Pacquing is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Pacquing.

Pacquing, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Pacquing surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pacquing in America

Pacquing is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pacquing surname appeared 167 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Pacquing.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pacquing to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Pacquing

The surname PACQUING is believed to have originated in the Normandy region of northern France during the early medieval period. It is likely derived from the Old French word "pâquis," which means "pasture" or "grazing land," suggesting that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near or worked on a pasture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PACQUING can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Étienne de Caen, a collection of charters and deeds from the Abbey of Saint-Étienne in Caen, dating back to the 11th century. This ancient document mentions a "Robertus de Pacquing" who was a landowner in the region.

During the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, many Norman families, including those bearing the PACQUING name, accompanied William the Conqueror and settled in various parts of Britain. The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties commissioned by William I in 1086, contains references to individuals with similar surnames, such as "Pachin" and "Pacchun," which may have been early variations of PACQUING.

One notable figure with the PACQUING surname was Sir William PACQUING (c. 1340-1412), a renowned knight and military commander who served under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. He is known for his bravery and leadership in several battles, including the Battle of Crécy in 1346.

Another prominent individual was Margery PACQUING (c. 1480-1557), a wealthy landowner and benefactor who funded the construction of a chapel in the village of Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England. The chapel, known as the PACQUING Chantry, still stands today and bears her family's coat of arms.

In the 16th century, John PACQUING (c. 1520-1589) was a respected scholar and author who wrote several treatises on theology and philosophy. His works were influential in the intellectual circles of his time and contributed to the advancement of religious thought.

During the 17th century, the PACQUING family expanded their influence, with members holding important positions in both the church and government. One such figure was Sir Thomas PACQUING (1625-1692), who served as the Lord Mayor of London from 1685 to 1686.

Over the centuries, the PACQUING surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Paquin, Paquine, and Pacquain, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic changes in different areas where the name was established.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pacquing

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Pacquing.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Pacquing was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Pacquing has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Pacquing was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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