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

Pancoe, 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 Pancoe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pancoe in America

Pancoe is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pancoe surname appeared 102 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 Pancoe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pancoe 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 Pancoe

The surname Pancoe has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "pænn" meaning a pan or vessel, and "cocc" meaning a cook or someone who prepared meals. This suggests that the name may have originated as an occupational surname for someone who worked as a cook or chef, specifically one who used pans or vessels in their trade.

During the Middle Ages, surnames were often adopted to distinguish individuals, particularly in occupational contexts. The earliest recorded instance of the name Pancoe can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1275, where it appears as "Robert Pancok".

In the 14th century, records show variations of the name such as "Pancok" and "Pancok" in the Pipe Rolls of Warwickshire and the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield, respectively. These early spellings provide insight into the evolution of the surname over time.

One notable individual bearing the Pancoe surname was Sir John Pancoe, a wealthy merchant and alderman of the City of London in the late 15th century. He served as Lord Mayor of London in 1478 and was knighted by King Edward IV for his services to the Crown.

Another historically significant figure was William Pancoe (1535-1612), a renowned English clergyman and scholar who served as the Dean of Christ Church, Oxford. He was also the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford from 1604 to 1608.

In the 17th century, the Pancoe surname can be found in various parish records across England. One notable entry is that of Thomas Pancoe, who was baptized in the village of Stoke-on-Trent in 1658.

The name Pancoe has also been associated with several place names in England, such as Pancoe Hill in Derbyshire and Pancoe Farm in Oxfordshire. These locations may have derived their names from individuals bearing the Pancoe surname who lived or owned land in those areas.

Other notable individuals with the Pancoe surname include Robert Pancoe (1776-1853), a prominent English architect who designed several churches and public buildings in London, and Elizabeth Pancoe (1820-1899), a celebrated English author and poet whose works were widely acclaimed during the Victorian era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pancoe

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

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 Pancoe 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 Pancoe 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 Pancoe was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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