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

Panger, 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 Panger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Panger in America

Panger is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Panger surname appeared 141 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 Panger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Panger 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 Panger

The surname Panger has its roots in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "Panger," which means "a peddler" or "a trader." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who were involved in trading or commerce.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Panger surname can be found in the town records of Freiburg, a city located in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The name appears in a document dated 1572, which mentions a certain Hans Panger, a merchant residing in the city.

Another historical reference to the Panger name can be traced back to the late 17th century in the town of Heidelberg, where a family by the name of Panger was known to have lived. This family was involved in the wine trade and owned several vineyards in the region.

In the 18th century, the Panger surname gained prominence in Bavaria, particularly in the city of Munich. Johann Michael Panger, a renowned artist and engraver, was born in Munich in 1766. His works, which included intricate engravings and etchings, are still considered masterpieces of Bavarian art.

Another notable figure with the Panger surname was Friedrich Panger, a German composer and conductor who lived from 1819 to 1891. He was born in Nuremberg and is best known for his contributions to the development of choral music in Germany during the 19th century.

In the late 19th century, the Panger name also appeared in various records from the Prussian region, particularly in the cities of Berlin and Cologne. One such individual was Karl Panger, a successful businessman and industrialist who established a thriving manufacturing company in Berlin in 1872.

While the Panger surname is predominantly German in origin, it has also been found in other European countries, such as Austria and Switzerland. This can be attributed to the migration of German families to these regions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Panger

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

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

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