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

Pangburn, 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 Pangburn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pangburn in America

Pangburn is the 17691st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pangburn surname appeared 1,586 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Pangburn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pangburn 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 Pangburn

The surname Pangburn has its roots in England, originating from a place name. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "pang" and "burna," which together translate to "winding stream." This suggests that the name likely originated in an area with a winding river or stream, possibly in the counties of Oxfordshire or Berkshire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Pangeburne." This entry is believed to refer to a settlement or landholding in the county of Oxfordshire. The spelling variations during the Middle Ages included "Pangbourne," "Pangeborne," and "Pangburne."

In the 13th century, a family with the surname Pangburn is recorded as holding lands in the village of Pangbourne, located in the county of Berkshire. This village likely took its name from the winding River Pang that runs through it, further reinforcing the connection between the surname and the geographical features of the area.

Notably, in the 14th century, a Sir John Pangburn was a prominent figure in the local community, serving as a knight and landowner in the county of Berkshire. His descendants continued to hold significant landholdings in the region for several generations.

Another notable individual with this surname was William Pangburn, a wealthy merchant and ship owner who lived in the city of Bristol during the 16th century. His trade ventures contributed to the prosperous growth of the city during that era.

In the 17th century, Thomas Pangburn, a Puritan minister, immigrated to the American colonies and became one of the founders of the town of Fairfield, Connecticut. His descendants went on to establish themselves in various parts of New England.

During the 18th century, a branch of the Pangburn family settled in the state of Virginia, where they became prominent landowners and farmers. One notable member of this branch was James Pangburn, who served as a captain in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

As the centuries passed, the Pangburn surname continued to spread across various regions of England and the United States, with many individuals leaving their mark on the communities in which they resided.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pangburn

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

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

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