UK surname
An Indian surname of unknown meaning or origin.
In the 1881 census there were 3 people recorded with the Pagh surname, ranking it #33,498 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 2, ranked #38,825, down from #33,498 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Wolverhampton, Hope and Paddington. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pagh is 132 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 33.3%.
1881 census count
3
Ranked #33,498
Modern count
2
2016, ranked #38,825
Peak year
1891
132 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Pagh surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Pagh surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 7 | #32,070 |
| 1861 | historical | 104 | #20,477 |
| 1881 | historical | 3 | #33,498 |
| 1891 | historical | 132 | #19,976 |
| 1901 | historical | 13 | #32,633 |
| 1911 | historical | 6 | #33,255 |
| 1997 | modern | 1 | #38,839 |
| 1998 | modern | 1 | #38,814 |
| 2004 | modern | 1 | #38,771 |
| 2005 | modern | 1 | #38,814 |
| 2006 | modern | 1 | #38,879 |
| 2007 | modern | 2 | #38,617 |
| 2008 | modern | 2 | #38,673 |
| 2009 | modern | 2 | #38,725 |
| 2010 | modern | 2 | #38,775 |
| 2011 | modern | 2 | #38,745 |
| 2012 | modern | 3 | #38,530 |
| 2013 | modern | 3 | #38,526 |
| 2014 | modern | 2 | #38,791 |
| 2015 | modern | 2 | #38,793 |
| 2016 | modern | 2 | #38,825 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Wolverhampton, Hope, Paddington, Roath and St George, Hanover Square, Buckingham Palace. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wolverhampton | Staffordshire |
| 2 | Hope | Denbighshire |
| 3 | Paddington | London (West Districts) |
| 4 | Roath | Glamorganshire |
| 5 | St George, Hanover Square, Buckingham Palace | London (West Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Pagh surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Pagh, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Pagh surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Pagh household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Pagh is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Pagh is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Pagh, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname PAGH originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically the Punjab region of present-day Pakistan and India. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.
PAGH is derived from the Sanskrit word "pag," which means "foot" or "leg." It is likely that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone with a notable physical characteristic related to their feet or gait.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname PAGH can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This text mentions a certain Mir Pagh, a prominent figure in the imperial court during that era.
In the 17th century, the PAGH surname appeared in the Mughal revenue records, particularly in the regions of Sirhind and Lahore, which were centers of Sikh culture and history. This suggests that the name may have been adopted by Sikh families during that time.
Notable individuals with the surname PAGH include:
1. Bhai Mani Singh Pagh (1644-1737), a renowned Sikh scholar and theologian who played a crucial role in the compilation of the Adi Granth, the sacred scripture of Sikhism.
2. Sardar Bahadur Pagh (1859-1932), a prominent Indian civil servant and administrator who served as the Diwan of the princely state of Patiala.
3. Raja Gulab Singh Pagh (1792-1857), a renowned military leader and the founder of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir.
4. Guru Gobind Singh Pagh (1666-1708), a noted Sikh warrior and the tenth and final human Guru of Sikhism, who is revered for his spiritual and martial contributions.
5. Sardar Kharak Singh Pagh (1801-1840), a prominent Sikh ruler and the Maharaja of the Sikh Empire, who played a significant role in the expansion and consolidation of Sikh territories.
The surname PAGH has been associated with various place names and locations in the Punjab region, such as Pagh Nagar, Pagh Kalan, and Pagh Khurd, further reinforcing its historical roots and geographic connections.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Pagh surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 3 Paghs recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.72x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 3 | 7.72x |
| Channel Islands | 1 | 86.96x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Paddington London in Middlesex leads with 3 Paghs recorded in 1881 and an index of 209.79x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Paddington London | 3 | 209.79x |
| St Saviour | 1 | 1666.67x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Pagh surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Pagh surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| George | 1 |
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Pagh households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Income From Divedends | 3 |
| Coachman (Doms) | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 3 people were recorded with the Pagh surname. That placed it at #33,498 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 2 in 2016. That gives Pagh a modern rank of #38,825.
An Indian surname of unknown meaning or origin.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Pagh bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.