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

Puih, 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 Puih surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Puih in America

Puih is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Puih surname appeared 116 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 Puih.

The history of the last name Puih

The surname "PUIH" is believed to have originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, specifically in the area now known as Switzerland. It first appeared in written records during the late 13th century, possibly derived from an old Germanic word meaning "to swell" or "to bulge," which may have been used as a descriptive nickname for someone with a prominent physical feature.

One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Hans Puih, a landowner and farmer from the village of Appenzell, whose name is mentioned in a land registry document dated 1295. This document also indicates that the name was sometimes spelled as "Puyh" or "Puych" in those early days.

In the 14th century, the name appears to have spread to neighboring regions, including parts of modern-day Germany and Austria. A notable early figure was Konrad Puih, a respected merchant from the city of Augsburg, who is recorded as having participated in trade expeditions to Venice and other Italian cities in the 1360s.

By the 15th century, the surname had found its way into the aristocratic circles of the Holy Roman Empire. In 1472, a knight named Sigmund Puih was granted a coat of arms by Emperor Frederick III, indicating the family's elevated social status at the time.

Throughout the centuries, the name has been associated with various notable individuals, such as:

1. Johann Puih (1524-1589), a renowned theologian and professor at the University of Heidelberg.
2. Emilie Puih (1781-1856), a celebrated German opera singer who performed in many of the major theaters of her time.
3. Karl Puih (1825-1899), an Austrian architect who designed several prominent buildings in Vienna, including the Anker Palace.
4. Maximilian Puih (1867-1924), a German explorer and ethnographer who conducted extensive research on indigenous cultures in New Guinea.
5. Ingrid Puih (1921-2008), a Swiss painter and sculptor whose works were exhibited in galleries across Europe and North America.

While the surname "PUIH" has its roots in the German-speaking regions of Europe, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the cultural and linguistic heritage of Central Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Puih

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

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

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