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

Pugal, 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 Pugal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pugal in America

Pugal is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pugal surname appeared 102 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 Pugal.

The history of the last name Pugal

The surname PUGAL is believed to have originated in the region of Normandy, France, during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "pugle," meaning a small hill or mound. This suggests that the name may have originally been a locational surname, given to someone who lived near or on a small hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PUGAL can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landowners and property commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Radulfus Pugal, who held estates in the county of Hampshire.

In the 12th century, a notable bearer of the name was Sir William Pugal, a knight who served under King Richard I during the Third Crusade. Sir William is mentioned in several chronicles of the time for his bravery in battle.

During the 14th century, a family with the name PUGAL resided in the village of Pugal, located near the town of Caen in Normandy. This village likely took its name from the surname, further reinforcing the locational origin of the name.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure was John PUGAL (1525-1592), an English merchant and explorer who was among the first Englishmen to establish trade relations with Russia. He is credited with helping to open up the lucrative Russian market to English merchants.

Another notable bearer of the name was Thomas PUGAL (1670-1741), an English architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Church of St. George in the East and the original Bethlem Royal Hospital.

Throughout history, the spelling of the name has varied slightly, with examples such as Pugale, Pugalle, and Pugalle appearing in various records and documents. However, the core pronunciation and meaning of the name have remained relatively consistent over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pugal

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

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 Pugal 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.

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

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