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

Peggins, 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 Peggins surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Peggins in America

Peggins is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Peggins surname appeared 143 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 Peggins.

We can also compare 2010 data for Peggins 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 Peggins

The surname Peggins is of English origin, derived from the Middle English name "Pegge," which was a diminutive form of the name Margaret. This name can be traced back to the 13th century in various parts of England, particularly in the East Midlands region.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Peggins can be found in historical records from the 16th and 17th centuries. One notable mention is in the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire in 1592, where a Thomas Peggins is listed as a resident of the county.

The name Peggins is also associated with several place names in England, such as Pegginhill Farm in Worcestershire and Peggins Croft in Leicestershire. These place names likely derived from individuals bearing the surname Peggins who once lived or owned land in those areas.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Peggins was John Peggins, born around 1590 in Staffordshire. He was a landowner and farmer, and his family is documented in parish records of the time.

Another notable figure was William Peggins (1645-1718), a English clergyman and theologian who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Stafford. He was known for his published works on religious subjects.

In the 18th century, there was a Thomas Peggins (1720-1795) who was a prominent merchant and landowner in Warwickshire. He was involved in the local community and served as a magistrate.

Elizabeth Peggins (1760-1839) was a notable figure in the field of education. She established a school for girls in Derbyshire and was recognized for her innovative teaching methods.

Samuel Peggins (1810-1885) was a prolific writer and journalist who contributed to various publications in London. He covered a wide range of topics, including politics, literature, and social issues.

While the surname Peggins may not be as common as some other English surnames, it has a rich history dating back several centuries, with notable individuals contributing to various fields throughout the years.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Peggins

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

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

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