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

Pegg, 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 Pegg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pegg in America

Pegg is the 11648th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pegg surname appeared 2,691 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Pegg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pegg 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 Pegg

The surname "PEGG" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, primarily in the county of Derbyshire. It is thought to have derived from the Old English word "peg," which referred to a wooden pin or stake used for securing objects or marking boundaries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Derbyshire from the year 1199, where a person named Radulfus Peg is mentioned. This suggests that the surname may have initially been used as a descriptive term for someone who worked with pegs or lived near a boundary marked by pegs.

In the 13th century, the surname appeared in various spellings, such as "Pegge," "Pege," and "Pegg," reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling common during that era. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 contain a reference to a William Pegge in Staffordshire, indicating the name's spread to neighboring counties.

During the 14th century, the surname "PEGG" gained prominence in Derbyshire, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such person was Sir John Pegg (c. 1330-1399), a knight and landowner who served as Sheriff of Derbyshire in 1386. Another prominent figure was Richard Pegg (c. 1350-1415), a wealthy merchant and alderman in the city of Derby.

By the 15th century, the surname had become well-established in various parts of England, with records showing individuals named Pegg residing in counties like Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, and Yorkshire. One notable bearer of the name was Thomas Pegg (c. 1440-1519), a wealthy landowner and benefactor who contributed to the construction of churches and educational institutions in Derbyshire.

Over the centuries, the surname "PEGG" has been associated with several notable individuals, including:

1. Samuel Pegg (1639-1703), an English Puritan minister and author.
2. William Pegg (1775-1853), an English engraver and illustrator known for his work on natural history publications.
3. John Pegg (1832-1898), a British mathematician and educator who served as the Headmaster of Christ's Hospital school.
4. Ernest Pegg (1885-1957), an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire County Cricket Club.
5. Mark Pegg (born 1970), a British musician and songwriter, best known as the bassist for the rock band Janus Stark.

While the origins of the surname "PEGG" can be traced back to medieval England, its presence has spread globally due to migration and immigration over the centuries. However, the historical records and notable individuals mentioned above provide insights into the rich heritage and significance of this surname in English history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pegg

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

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

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