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

Pring, 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 Pring surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pring in America

Pring is the 42858th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pring surname appeared 505 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 Pring.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pring 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 Pring

The surname Pring is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "pring," which means a small enclosure or a little field. This surname likely originated in the county of Somerset, where the name was concentrated in the early records.

One of the earliest known references to the Pring surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1205, which mention a William Pring. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 also record a John Pring in Somerset, indicating the surname's presence in that region during the 13th century.

In the 14th century, the Pring name appeared in various historical documents, such as the Inquisitiones Post Mortem of 1332, which lists a Thomas Pring from Lincolnshire. The Subsidy Rolls of Somerset from 1327 also mention a Walter Pring, suggesting the name's continued presence in that county.

During the 16th century, the Pring surname gained further recognition. One notable individual was John Pring (c. 1520 - 1584), an English navigator and explorer who led an expedition to the West Indies in 1603. His voyage contributed to the early exploration and mapping of the region.

Another prominent figure was Martin Pring (c. 1580 - c. 1625), an English navigator and explorer who conducted voyages to the New World in the early 17th century. He is credited with exploring and mapping parts of present-day Maine and Massachusetts in 1603 and 1606, respectively.

In the 17th century, the Pring surname continued to appear in various records. The Parish Registers of Gloucestershire from 1638 mention a William Pring, while the Hearth Tax Rolls of Somerset in 1665 list several individuals with the Pring surname, indicating its ongoing presence in that county.

One notable individual from this period was Daniel Pring (1635 - 1689), an English mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. He is particularly known for his work on cometary orbits and his collaboration with Sir Isaac Newton.

As the surname Pring evolved over the centuries, various place names and locations became associated with it. For example, the village of Prings in Somerset, as well as the Pring Hill and Pring Lane in the same county, likely derived their names from individuals bearing the Pring surname who resided in those areas.

Throughout its history, the Pring surname has been carried by numerous individuals across various fields, including exploration, navigation, mathematics, and astronomy. While its origins can be traced back to medieval England, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, reflecting the migration and settlement patterns of those who bore it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pring

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

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

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