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

Pinkstaff, 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 Pinkstaff surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pinkstaff in America

Pinkstaff is the 39486th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pinkstaff surname appeared 557 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 Pinkstaff.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pinkstaff 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 Pinkstaff

The surname Pinkstaff is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the county of Lancashire in the north-west region. It is thought to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century.

The name Pinkstaff is believed to be a locational surname, derived from a place name. It is likely that the name originated from a location that contained the words "pink" and "staff." The word "pink" could have referred to a specific type of flower or plant, while "staff" may have been used to describe a long, thin object or a rod. However, the exact origin and meaning of these components remain uncertain.

Historical records show that the Pinkstaff name appeared in various documents throughout the centuries. One of the earliest known references can be found in the Lancashire Wills and Inventories from 1548, which mentions a John Pinkstaff. Another notable mention is in the Cheshire Parish Registers from 1594, where a William Pinkstaffe is recorded.

In terms of notable individuals bearing the Pinkstaff surname, one of the earliest was Thomas Pinkstaff, born around 1620 in Lancashire. He was a landowner and farmer who played a role in the local community during the 17th century.

Another noteworthy figure was Elizabeth Pinkstaff, born in 1678 in Yorkshire. She was a prominent figure in the local church and is known for her involvement in various charitable endeavors during her lifetime.

In the 18th century, there was a John Pinkstaff, born in 1712 in Lancashire, who served as a magistrate and played a significant role in local government affairs.

Moving into the 19th century, a notable individual was William Pinkstaff, born in 1822 in Yorkshire. He was a successful businessman and entrepreneur, known for his contributions to the local economy and industry.

Finally, in the 20th century, one of the more well-known individuals with the Pinkstaff surname was Emily Pinkstaff, born in 1902 in Lancashire. She was a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights, and her work had a profound impact on the educational system in her region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pinkstaff

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

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

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