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

Pangle, 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 Pangle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pangle in America

Pangle is the 20480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pangle surname appeared 1,296 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 Pangle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pangle 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 Pangle

The surname Pangle originates from the Anglo-Saxon territories of England, first emerging during the medieval period around the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "pang" and "hyll," meaning "hill by the winding path." This suggests that the name's earliest bearers likely resided near a prominent hillside or elevated terrain marked by a winding path.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Pangle appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive land survey commissioned by William the Conqueror. The record lists a landowner named Aelfric Pangle in the county of Somerset, indicating the name's presence in southwestern England during the Norman conquest.

In the 13th century, a variant spelling "Pangelle" was found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire, referring to a resident of the village of Pangell. This village name is thought to have originated from the same Old English roots as the surname, further reinforcing the connection between the name and geographic features.

Notable historical figures bearing the surname Pangle include Sir Thomas Pangle (1545-1612), a prominent courtier and diplomat during the reign of Elizabeth I. He served as ambassador to France and played a crucial role in negotiating the Treaty of Hampton Court in 1604.

Another noteworthy individual was John Pangle (1678-1743), a renowned English architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Palladian-style manor house of Chiswick House in West London.

In the field of literature, Mary Pangle (1825-1892) was a celebrated American poet and author known for her nature-inspired works, such as "Woodland Melodies" and "Echoes from the Pines."

During the 19th century, the name Pangle appeared in various historical records across England, including parish registers and census documents. One such record from 1841 mentions a William Pangle, a farmer residing in the village of Pangley, a place name likely derived from the same linguistic roots as the surname.

In more recent times, Sir Arthur Pangle (1916-2003) was a highly decorated British military officer who served in World War II and later became a respected author, publishing several memoirs and historical accounts of his experiences in the war.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pangle

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

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

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