UK surname
A surname derived from the Spanish term for bread or wheat.
In the 1881 census there were 15 people recorded with the Pany surname, ranking it #31,451 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 5, ranked #38,264, down from #31,451 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Llanbeblig, Llanllyfn and Wrexham. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pany is 396 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 66.7%.
1881 census count
15
Ranked #31,451
Modern count
5
2016, ranked #38,264
Peak year
1861
396 bearers
Map years
3
1851 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Pany surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Pany 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 | 170 | #11,780 |
| 1861 | historical | 396 | #6,476 |
| 1881 | historical | 15 | #31,451 |
| 1891 | historical | 302 | #11,058 |
| 1901 | historical | 25 | #31,259 |
| 1911 | historical | 42 | #28,691 |
| 1997 | modern | 3 | #38,317 |
| 1998 | modern | 1 | #38,814 |
| 1999 | modern | 3 | #38,318 |
| 2000 | modern | 1 | #38,790 |
| 2001 | modern | 1 | #38,647 |
| 2002 | modern | 1 | #38,709 |
| 2003 | modern | 3 | #38,198 |
| 2004 | modern | 3 | #38,241 |
| 2005 | modern | 3 | #38,312 |
| 2006 | modern | 4 | #38,130 |
| 2007 | modern | 4 | #38,169 |
| 2008 | modern | 3 | #38,396 |
| 2009 | modern | 2 | #38,725 |
| 2010 | modern | 3 | #38,552 |
| 2011 | modern | 3 | #38,546 |
| 2012 | modern | 5 | #38,167 |
| 2013 | modern | 6 | #38,049 |
| 2014 | modern | 6 | #38,077 |
| 2015 | modern | 4 | #38,392 |
| 2016 | modern | 5 | #38,264 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Llanbeblig, Llanllyfn, Wrexham, Toxteth Park and Holyhead. 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 | Llanbeblig | Carnarvonshire |
| 2 | Llanllyfn | Carnarvonshire |
| 3 | Wrexham | Denbighshire |
| 4 | Toxteth Park | Lancashire |
| 5 | Holyhead | Anglesey |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Pany 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 Pany, 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 Pany surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Pany 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, Pany 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 Pany is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Pany, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Pany has its origins in France, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old French word "paner," which means "to provide bread." It is thought to have been an occupational surname given to those who were bakers or bread providers.
Historically, the name Pany can be found in various medieval records and documents from the French regions of Normandy and Brittany. One notable reference is in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a person named "Radulfus Pany" is listed as holding lands in the county of Gloucestershire, England.
In the 13th century, records show a Guillaume Pany who was a prominent citizen of the town of Rouen in Normandy. Another early bearer of the name was Jean Pany, a merchant from Brittany who lived in the 14th century.
The earliest known spelling variations of the name include Pani, Panie, and Panye. These variations often reflected regional dialects and differences in pronunciation.
One of the most famous individuals with the surname Pany was Jean-Baptiste Pany (1610-1686), a French Jesuit missionary who traveled to Canada and worked among the indigenous populations there. Another notable figure was François Pany (1684-1759), a French architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Paris.
Other notable bearers of the Pany surname throughout history include:
1. Jacques Pany (1565-1633), a French lawyer and legal scholar. 2. Marie-Anne Pany (1720-1796), a French painter and printmaker. 3. Louis Pany (1788-1857), a French military officer who served under Napoleon. 4. Édouard Pany (1819-1901), a French politician and diplomat. 5. Émile Pany (1853-1918), a French sculptor and artist.
The surname Pany has evolved over the centuries and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including bakers, merchants, artists, and military personnel, reflecting the diverse histories and backgrounds of those who bore this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Pany 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. Lancashire leads with 11 Panys recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.79x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 11 | 6.79x |
| Middlesex | 2 | 1.47x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 3.74x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Habergham Eaves in Lancashire leads with 10 Panys recorded in 1881 and an index of 675.68x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Habergham Eaves | 10 | 675.68x |
| Kensington London | 2 | 26.35x |
| Prestbury | 1 | 1428.57x |
| Rusholme | 1 | 232.56x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Pany 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 Pany surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Pany households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 5 |
| Coal Miner | 2 |
| Auction Porter & Astrologer | 1 |
| Coal Miner Wife | 1 |
| Cotton Winder | 1 |
| Housemaid Servant | 1 |
| Lady | 1 |
| Painter | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 15 people were recorded with the Pany surname. That placed it at #31,451 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 5 in 2016. That gives Pany a modern rank of #38,264.
A surname derived from the Spanish term for bread or wheat.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Pany 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.