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

Pfleegor, 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 Pfleegor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pfleegor in America

Pfleegor is the 76533rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pfleegor surname appeared 251 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 Pfleegor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pfleegor 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 Pfleegor

The surname Pfleegor is believed to have originated in Germany, likely during the 16th or 17th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "pflegen," which means "to care for" or "to tend to." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to an occupation or trade related to caregiving or tending to something, such as a farmer or a shepherd.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Pfleegor can be found in a document from the town of Heidelberg, dated 1598. This document mentions a certain Johann Pfleegor, who was listed as a farmer in the region. Another early record comes from the village of Rottenburg, where a man named Heinrich Pfleegor is mentioned in a church register from 1627.

In the 18th century, the name Pfleegor began to appear in various regions of Germany, with records indicating individuals bearing this surname in towns such as Tübingen, Freiburg, and Stuttgart. One notable individual from this period was Maria Pfleegor (1742-1817), a renowned herbalist and healer who was widely respected in her community for her knowledge of medicinal plants.

As the Pfleegor family spread across Germany and other parts of Europe, variations in spelling began to emerge. Some of the alternative spellings include Pfleeger, Pfleger, and Fleeger. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping at the time.

In the 19th century, several individuals with the surname Pfleegor achieved notable accomplishments. One such figure was Johann Pfleegor (1812-1878), a renowned architect who designed several prominent buildings in Berlin. Another was Friedrich Pfleegor (1834-1901), a respected linguist and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Germanic languages.

As for place names associated with the surname, the village of Pfleegersdorf in Bavaria is believed to have derived its name from the Pfleegor family, who may have been among the earliest settlers in the area.

Throughout history, the Pfleegor surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, artisans, scholars, and professionals. Despite its relatively rare occurrence, the name has endured and continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of German heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pfleegor

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

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

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