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

Penegor, 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 Penegor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Penegor in America

Penegor is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Penegor surname appeared 154 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 Penegor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Penegor 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 Penegor

The surname Penegor has its origins in Cornwall, a rugged peninsula in the southwest of England. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Cornish phrase "pen ogo," which translates to "head of the valley" or "end of the valley."

This topographic surname likely originated from a family or individual who resided near the end of a valley or in a prominent location within a valley. Such surnames were common in Cornwall, where the landscape is characterized by narrow valleys and rugged terrain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Penegor can be found in the Cornish Subsidy Rolls of 1327, where a Thomas Penegor is listed as a taxpayer. This historical document provides valuable insight into the presence of the surname in Cornwall during the 14th century.

In the 16th century, the Penegor name appears in various parish records and manorial documents from Cornwall. For example, the baptism of John Penegor is recorded in the parish registers of St. Columb Major in 1584.

During the 17th century, several notable individuals bearing the Penegor surname emerged. One such figure was Richard Penegor (1603-1678), a prominent merchant and landowner in Truro, Cornwall. His estate, known as Penegor Manor, was a significant property in the region.

Another individual of note was Mary Penegor (1642-1721), who gained recognition for her work as a herbalist and healer in the village of St. Endellion. Her knowledge of medicinal plants and traditional remedies was widely respected in the local community.

In the 18th century, the Penegor family continued to maintain a presence in Cornwall. John Penegor (1712-1789) was a successful farmer and landowner in the parish of St. Minver. His descendants carried on the family name and legacy in the region.

One of the most celebrated individuals with the Penegor surname was William Penegor (1810-1892), a renowned Cornish poet and writer. His works, which celebrated the language and culture of Cornwall, played a significant role in preserving the region's literary heritage.

While the Penegor surname is predominantly associated with Cornwall, it has also been documented in other parts of England, particularly in the neighboring counties of Devon and Somerset, likely due to migration and intermarriage over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Penegor

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

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

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