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

Pangborn, 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 Pangborn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pangborn in America

Pangborn is the 24838th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pangborn surname appeared 1,002 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 Pangborn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pangborn 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 Pangborn

The surname Pangborn is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "pang" meaning a small piece of land, and "burna" meaning a stream or brook. This suggests that the name may have been initially used to describe someone who lived near a small stream or rivulet.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1185, where a person named Radulfus de Pangeburn is mentioned. This spelling variation indicates that the name was likely associated with a specific place name in that region.

In the 13th century, the surname appeared in various records with different spellings, such as Pangeborne, Pangbourne, and Pangburn. These variations reflect the evolution of the name over time and the influence of regional dialects.

During the 14th century, the Pangborn surname was found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire, which were records of landowners and taxpayers. This suggests that the Pangborn family had established themselves as landowners or freeholders in that area.

One notable historical figure with the Pangborn surname was John Pangborne, a wealthy merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 16th century. He was born around 1520 and played a significant role in the governance of the city.

Another individual of note was Sir William Pangborn, a prominent military commander who served under Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War in the 17th century. He was born in 1610 and fought in several key battles, including the Battle of Naseby in 1645.

In the 18th century, the Pangborn surname was found in various parish records across England, indicating that the family had spread to different regions over time. One notable figure from this period was Reverend Thomas Pangborn, a respected clergyman and author who lived from 1720 to 1795.

During the 19th century, the Pangborn surname emerged in the United States, likely due to immigration from England. One prominent American with this surname was Henry Pangborn, a successful businessman and philanthropist who was born in 1818 and made significant contributions to the development of his local community.

Lastly, in the early 20th century, Clyde Pangborn, an American aviator and pioneer of transoceanic aviation, gained fame for his daring long-distance flights. He was born in 1894 and made several notable achievements, including the first non-stop flight across the Pacific Ocean in 1931.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pangborn

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

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

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