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

Pugmire, 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 Pugmire surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pugmire in America

Pugmire is the 26492nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pugmire surname appeared 921 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 Pugmire.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pugmire 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 Pugmire

The surname Pugmire has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "pug," meaning a goblin or imp, and "mere," meaning a lake or marsh. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a body of water known to be inhabited by mischievous spirits.

Early records show variations in spelling, such as Puggemere, Puggemyre, and Pugmere, which further reinforces the connection to the Old English words. The name was particularly prevalent in the counties of Warwickshire and Staffordshire, where many early bearers of the name were documented.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Pugmire can be found in the Hertfordshire Pipe Rolls of 1275, which mention a Robert de Puggemere. Another notable early reference is in the Subsidy Rolls of Warwickshire from 1332, where a William Puggemyre is listed.

In the 15th century, the name appears in the records of the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, with a John Pugmere mentioned in 1432. This area of Warwickshire seems to have been a stronghold for the Pugmire family during this period.

A notable bearer of the name was Sir Thomas Pugmire (1586-1648), a Member of Parliament for Warwickshire during the English Civil War. He was a staunch Royalist and was knighted by King Charles I for his service.

Another prominent figure was Reverend William Pugmire (1712-1788), an Anglican clergyman and author who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Warwick for over 40 years. He published several sermons and theological works during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, the Pugmire name gained some prominence in the United States, with the arrival of immigrants from England. One such individual was John Pugmire (1821-1901), who settled in Utah and became a prominent member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Another notable American Pugmire was Sarah Pugmire (1856-1933), a women's rights activist and suffragist from Ohio. She played a significant role in the campaign for women's suffrage in her state and was honored for her contributions to the movement.

Throughout its history, the Pugmire surname has maintained a strong connection to its English roots, with many bearers of the name tracing their ancestry back to the counties of Warwickshire and Staffordshire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pugmire

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

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

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