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

Pflugradt, 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 Pflugradt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pflugradt in America

Pflugradt is the 83541st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pflugradt surname appeared 225 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 Pflugradt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pflugradt 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 Pflugradt

The surname Pflugradt is of German origin and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Prussia, which was once a historical territory located in modern-day Germany and Poland. The name is derived from the German words "Pflug" meaning "plow" and "Rad" meaning "wheel," suggesting that the name may have been associated with an occupation or trade related to agriculture or farming.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pflugradt can be found in the Prussian chronicles from the late 1300s, where a farmer named Hans Pflugradt was mentioned as a resident of a small village near the city of Königsberg (now Kaliningrad, Russia). This historical record provides evidence of the name's existence and its connection to the agricultural community of the time.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Pflugradt name appeared in various church records and land registries across Prussia and neighboring regions. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Johann Pflugradt (1624-1697), a prominent landowner and magistrate in the town of Wehlau, and Katharina Pflugradt (1670-1732), a respected midwife who served the local community for several decades.

In the 18th century, the Pflugradt family expanded its presence beyond Prussia, with some members migrating to other parts of Germany and neighboring countries. One such individual was Friedrich Pflugradt (1758-1824), a skilled blacksmith who settled in the town of Lübeck and established a successful metalworking business that lasted for generations.

The 19th century saw the rise of several notable Pflugradt individuals in various fields. Heinrich Pflugradt (1802-1877) was a respected educator and author who published several textbooks on mathematics and science. His contemporary, Wilhelm Pflugradt (1818-1892), was a renowned architect whose works can still be admired in various cities across Germany.

Another prominent figure was Anna Pflugradt (1836-1918), a pioneering women's rights activist and philanthropist who advocated for better education and employment opportunities for women in Prussia. Her efforts and contributions were recognized and celebrated during her lifetime.

While the Pflugradt surname has its roots in the agricultural communities of Prussia, over the centuries, it has become associated with various professions and achievements across different fields, reflecting the diverse paths taken by the individuals who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pflugradt

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

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

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