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

Pouncil, 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 Pouncil surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pouncil in America

Pouncil is the 58182nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pouncil surname appeared 349 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 Pouncil.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pouncil 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 Pouncil

The surname Pouncil has its origins in England, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "puncel," which referred to a small enclosure or pound for livestock. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for someone who worked at such an enclosure or oversaw livestock.

Records from the 13th century show variations of the name, such as Puncell and Pouncel, appearing in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire. The name's association with these regions implies that it may have originated in the southwestern part of the country.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pouncil can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Somerset from the year 1327, where a certain John Pouncel is listed as a taxpayer. This document provides valuable insight into the name's early usage and spelling variations.

In the 15th century, the Pouncil surname appeared in the records of the Guild of Weavers in Bristol, indicating that some individuals with this name were involved in the textile trade during that time period.

Notable figures bearing the Pouncil surname include John Pouncil (1538-1612), a merchant and landowner from Somerset, and Thomas Pouncil (1670-1743), a prominent clergyman who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Devizes, Wiltshire.

Another individual of note was William Pouncil (1812-1879), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Gloucestershire, who made significant contributions to the local community through his charitable endeavors.

In the late 18th century, the Pouncil family established themselves in the village of Westbury-on-Trym, near Bristol, where they owned several properties and played an influential role in local affairs.

Throughout its history, the Pouncil surname has maintained strong ties to the southwestern regions of England, although it can now be found in various parts of the country and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pouncil

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

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

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