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

Penvose, 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 Penvose surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Penvose in America

Penvose is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Penvose surname appeared 127 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 Penvose.

We can also compare 2010 data for Penvose 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 Penvose

The surname Penvose originates from Cornwall, a county in the southwest of England. Its roots can be traced back to the medieval period, particularly the 14th century. The name is derived from the Cornish place name "Penvose," which translates to "head of the lane" or "end of the path." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have lived near the end of a road or path.

The earliest known record of the name Penvose can be found in the Cornish Subsidy Rolls of 1327, where it appears as "Penvoys." This variation in spelling was common during that time, as standardized spellings were not yet established. Other similar spellings found in historical documents include "Penvoyes," "Penvoys," and "Penvoes."

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Penvose was John Penvose, who lived in the parish of St. Columb Major in Cornwall in the late 14th century. Another notable figure was William Penvose, a landowner in the parish of St. Teath, Cornwall, recorded in the Protestation Returns of 1641-1642.

In the 16th century, the Penvose family was well-established in the village of St. Teath, with several members holding prominent positions in the community. One such individual was Richard Penvose (c. 1530-1595), who served as the vicar of St. Teath for over 40 years.

The name Penvose has also been associated with place names in Cornwall. For instance, there is a hamlet called Penvose near the village of St. Teath, which likely took its name from the family who resided there. Additionally, there is a Penvose Farm located in the parish of St. Columb Major, possibly named after an early bearer of the surname.

Other notable individuals with the surname Penvose include:

1. John Penvose (c. 1600-1670), a merchant and landowner in the parish of St. Teath.
2. Elizabeth Penvose (1670-1745), a prominent figure in the Society of Friends (Quakers) in Cornwall.
3. Samuel Penvose (1718-1792), a successful farmer and landowner in the parish of St. Columb Major.
4. Thomas Penvose (1760-1835), a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Cornwall.
5. Mary Penvose (1810-1888), a philanthropist and advocate for education in Cornwall, who established several schools for underprivileged children.

While the surname Penvose is relatively uncommon outside of Cornwall, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the traditions and heritage of this unique region of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Penvose

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

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

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