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

Panny, 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 Panny surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Panny in America

Panny is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Panny surname appeared 101 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 Panny.

The history of the last name Panny

The surname PANNY is believed to have originated in France during the early medieval period, around the 9th or 10th century. It is thought to have derived from the Old French word "panne," which meant a piece of cloth or a skirt. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to an occupation or trade related to the production or sale of cloth.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PANNY surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Pannarius," which was the Latin form of the Old French word "pannier," meaning a basket or pannier used for carrying goods.

During the 12th century, the PANNY surname began to appear in various regions of France, including Normandy and Brittany. It is possible that the name was introduced to England by Norman settlers following the Norman Conquest of 1066. Early spellings of the name included "Pannier," "Panniere," and "Pannyer."

Notable individuals with the PANNY surname throughout history include Jean Panny (1472-1538), a French philosopher and theologian who was a prominent figure during the Renaissance. Another individual of note was Pierre Panny (1598-1672), a French mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of calculus.

In the 17th century, the PANNY surname was also found in parts of Germany and the Netherlands, possibly due to migration or intermarriage between families from different regions. One notable figure from this period was Johannes Panny (1623-1701), a Dutch painter known for his landscapes and still-life works.

Moving into the 18th century, the PANNY surname continued to be present in various parts of Europe. One notable individual from this time was François Panny (1744-1819), a French military officer who served in the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars.

Throughout the 19th century, the PANNY surname was found in various parts of the world, likely due to immigration and the spread of populations. One notable individual from this period was Charles Panny (1856-1921), an English artist and illustrator known for his work in children's literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Panny

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

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 Panny 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.

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

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