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

Peugh, 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 Peugh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Peugh in America

Peugh is the 23167th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Peugh surname appeared 1,101 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 Peugh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Peugh 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 Peugh

The surname PEUGH is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "pugh," which meant a small hill or mound. The name was likely first adopted by someone who lived near or on a small hill or mound.

The earliest recorded spelling of the name PEUGH dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Pughe." This historic manuscript, commissioned by William the Conqueror, recorded landowners and their properties across England after the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, the name PEUGH can be found in various records from the counties of Shropshire and Cheshire, where it was often spelled as "Pugh" or "Pughe." The variant spelling "Peugh" emerged later, possibly due to regional dialect differences or scribal errors.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name PEUGH was Sir John Pughe, a Welsh nobleman who lived in the late 14th century. He was a prominent figure in the Welsh Marches and served as a member of the retinue of King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War.

Another notable individual with the surname PEUGH was Robert Pugh, a 16th-century English clergyman and theologian. He served as the Dean of Christ Church, Oxford, and was known for his scholarly works on religious subjects.

In the 17th century, the name PEUGH can be found in various parish records from the county of Staffordshire, where it was often associated with the village of Penkridge. One such record mentions a William Peugh, who was born in Penkridge in 1642.

During the 18th century, the name PEUGH spread to other parts of England and Wales. One noteworthy individual from this period was David Pugh, a Welsh poet and writer who lived from 1742 to 1819. He was known for his contributions to the Welsh literary tradition and his works in both Welsh and English.

Another individual of historical significance with the surname PEUGH was Sir George Pugh, a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars. He was born in 1766 and rose to the rank of Vice Admiral in the Royal Navy, participating in several major naval battles against the French.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Peugh

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

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

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