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

Pugach, 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 Pugach surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pugach in America

Pugach is the 80131st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pugach surname appeared 237 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 Pugach.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pugach 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 Pugach

The surname PUGACH has its origins in Ukraine and Russia, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Russian word "pugach," which referred to a person who lived near a ravine or a deep valley. The name may also be linked to the Ukrainian word "puga," meaning "fear" or "fright," suggesting that the name could have been given to someone who was easily frightened or scared.

In the early days, the surname was often spelled as "Pugachev" or "Pugachov," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling. Some of the earliest records of the name can be found in historical documents from the Russian Empire, such as tax registers and census records.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname PUGACH was Yemelyan Pugachev, a Cossack rebel leader who led a major peasant uprising against Catherine the Great in the 1770s. His rebellion, known as the Pugachev Revolt, lasted from 1773 to 1775 and aimed to overthrow the Russian monarchy.

Another individual of note was Ivan Pugach (1819-1890), a Ukrainian writer and poet who played a significant role in the development of Ukrainian literature during the 19th century. His works often portrayed the struggles and daily lives of Ukrainian peasants.

In the 20th century, Raisa Pugacheva (1926-2003) was a prominent Soviet and Russian actress, known for her roles in numerous films and theatrical productions. She was awarded the prestigious title of People's Artist of the USSR in 1988.

Moving to the present day, Alla Pugacheva (born 1949) is a renowned Russian singer and actress, often referred to as the "Prima Donna" of Russian pop music. She has been a major cultural figure in Russia for decades, with a career spanning over 50 years.

Another notable figure is Sergey Pugachev (born 1963), a Russian businessman and former banker who was once one of the wealthiest individuals in Russia. He was involved in various business ventures and was a prominent figure in the Russian banking industry during the 1990s and early 2000s.

While the surname PUGACH has its roots in Eastern Europe, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, its historical origins and connection to the Old Russian and Ukrainian languages remain a significant part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pugach

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

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

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