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

Panish, 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 Panish surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Panish in America

Panish is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Panish surname appeared 149 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 Panish.

We can also compare 2010 data for Panish 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 Panish

The surname PANISH is believed to have originated in Germany, likely during the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the German word "Panne," which refers to a type of shallow pan or dish. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname given to someone who worked as a maker or seller of these pans or dishes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PANISH surname can be found in the German city of Cologne, where a man named Johannes Panisch was mentioned in a document dating back to the late 14th century. This provides evidence that variations of the name, such as PANISCH, were already in use during that time.

In the 16th century, the PANISH surname appeared in various records across different regions of Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. One notable individual from this period was Hans Panisch, a master blacksmith who lived in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in the late 1500s.

As people began to migrate and settle in new areas, the PANISH surname spread to other parts of Europe. In the 17th century, there are records of individuals with this name living in the Netherlands and parts of Eastern Europe.

Interestingly, the PANISH surname also has historical connections to the Czech Republic. In the 19th century, a prominent Czech family with the surname PANISH owned a successful brewery in the city of Pilsen. One member of this family, Josef PANISH (1835-1901), was a respected businessman and philanthropist known for his contributions to the local community.

Another noteworthy individual with the PANISH surname was Karl PANISH (1870-1942), a German painter and illustrator who was active in the early 20th century. His works often depicted scenes from everyday life and were highly regarded during his lifetime.

While the PANISH surname may have originated as an occupational name, over time it has become a distinct family name passed down through generations. Despite its relatively uncommon nature, the PANISH surname has left its mark on history, with various individuals bearing this name making notable contributions in their respective fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Panish

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

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

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