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

Pongratz, 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 Pongratz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pongratz in America

Pongratz is the 40082nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pongratz surname appeared 547 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 Pongratz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pongratz 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 Pongratz

The surname Pongratz has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, which is located in southern Germany. The name is derived from the German word "Bongraz," which means "good grace" or "divine favor."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pongratz can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a medieval manuscript from the 13th century that contains a reference to a person named "Bongraz." This suggests that the name was already in use by the 1200s.

During the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance period, several notable individuals bore the surname Pongratz. One such person was Johannes Pongratz, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from 1429 to 1501. He was a prominent figure at the University of Ingolstadt and made significant contributions to the field of scholastic philosophy.

Another notable figure with the surname Pongratz was Sebastian Pongratz, a German artist who lived from 1558 to 1634. He was renowned for his intricate woodcarvings and sculpted altarpieces, many of which can still be found in churches throughout Bavaria.

In the 18th century, a man named Franz Pongratz (1709-1785) gained recognition as a Bavarian architect and builder. He was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and monasteries in the region, including the Abbey of Tegernsee and the Basilica of St. Emmeram in Regensburg.

Towards the end of the 19th century, a German mathematician and astronomer named Johann Pongratz (1848-1919) made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. He developed mathematical models to explain the motions of celestial bodies and was instrumental in advancing our understanding of the solar system.

The name Pongratz has also been associated with several place names in Bavaria, such as Pongratzhausen and Pongratz am Inn. These locations likely derived their names from individuals bearing the surname Pongratz who settled or lived in those areas.

Overall, the surname Pongratz has a rich history that can be traced back to the Middle Ages in southern Germany. It has been borne by notable individuals in various fields, including theology, art, architecture, and mathematics, and has left its mark on the geography of Bavaria through the naming of several towns and villages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pongratz

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Pongratz, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!