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

Pingle, 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 Pingle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pingle in America

Pingle is the 65782nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pingle surname appeared 301 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 Pingle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pingle 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 Pingle

The surname Pingle is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the county of Derbyshire. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "pingle," which means a small enclosed field or paddock. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked on such a piece of land.

In medieval times, the name appeared in various forms such as "de Pyngil" and "atte Pyngelle," reflecting the evolution of spelling and pronunciation over the centuries. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Derbyshire from the 13th century, where a certain William de Pyngil is mentioned.

The name Pingle has also been associated with several place names in Derbyshire, such as Pingle Nook and Pingle Farm, further reinforcing its local origins. It is possible that some of these places were named after individuals bearing the surname.

Over the years, several notable individuals have carried the Pingle name. One such person was John Pingle (1692-1758), an English clergyman who served as the Rector of Gedling in Nottinghamshire. Another was William Pingle (1814-1887), a British civil engineer who was involved in the construction of the London Underground railway system.

In the 18th century, a family of Pingles gained prominence in the textile industry in the town of Glossop, Derbyshire. One member, Samuel Pingle (1757-1832), was a successful cotton manufacturer and philanthropist who funded the construction of several schools and churches in the area.

Moving into the 19th century, we find Robert Pingle (1829-1901), a British artist known for his landscapes and genre paintings. He was born in Derbyshire and studied at the Royal Academy of Arts in London.

Another notable figure was Sir Walter Pingle (1871-1945), a British diplomat who served as the Ambassador to Turkey and later, Spain. He was knighted for his services to the Crown in 1923.

While the Pingle name may not be as common today as it once was in its area of origin, it remains a lasting testament to the rich history and heritage of Derbyshire and its surrounding regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pingle

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

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

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