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

Pegany, 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 Pegany surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pegany in America

Pegany is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pegany surname appeared 100 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 Pegany.

The history of the last name Pegany

The surname "Pegany" is of Hungarian origin and dates back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Hungarian word "pogány," which means "pagan" or "heathen." This suggests that the name may have been initially applied to individuals who were non-Christians or followed pagan beliefs.

The earliest recorded instances of the name "Pegany" can be found in various historical documents and records from the medieval period in Hungary. One notable mention is in the Bártfa Book of Records from the early 16th century, which lists several individuals with the surname "Pegany" residing in the town of Bártfa (now known as Bardejov, Slovakia).

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named János Pegany (1621-1685) was a Hungarian nobleman and landowner who held significant influence in the region. He was known for his involvement in political affairs and his support for the Protestant Reformation movement in Hungary.

Another historical figure with the surname "Pegany" was Mihály Pegany (1785-1856), a Hungarian writer and poet who contributed to the literary revival of the Hungarian language during the 19th century. His works often explored themes of Hungarian national identity and cultural heritage.

During the 19th and early 20th centuries, the name "Pegany" appeared in various records and documents throughout Central Europe, particularly in Hungary, Slovakia, and parts of Austria. It is worth noting that the surname may have had slight variations in spelling, such as "Pogany" or "Pogány," due to regional differences and linguistic influences.

One notable individual from this period was Béla Pegany (1875-1942), a Hungarian architect and designer who gained recognition for his work on several notable buildings in Budapest, including the Museum of Applied Arts and the Gellért Thermal Baths.

Additionally, Géza Pegany (1898-1971) was a Hungarian-American artist and illustrator known for his intricate fantasy illustrations and his collaborations with writers such as Lord Dunsany and H.P. Lovecraft.

Throughout its history, the surname "Pegany" has maintained its connection to Hungarian and Central European roots, though it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pegany

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

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

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