UK surname
An English occupational surname referring to a carpenter or maker of wooden pegs.
In the 1881 census there were 11 people recorded with the Pean surname, ranking it #32,081 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 21, ranked #36,596, down from #32,081 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Ewell, Betchworth, Buckland and Cowley, Iffley (Nuneham Courtney, Berkshire, including Littlemoor Liberty), St Clement. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pean is 103 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 90.9%.
1881 census count
11
Ranked #32,081
Modern count
21
2016, ranked #36,596
Peak year
1861
103 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Pean surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Pean surname density by area, 1861 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 | 37 | #26,673 |
| 1861 | historical | 103 | #20,650 |
| 1881 | historical | 11 | #32,081 |
| 1891 | historical | 60 | #29,204 |
| 1901 | historical | 45 | #29,156 |
| 1911 | historical | 29 | #30,190 |
| 1997 | modern | 19 | #35,928 |
| 1998 | modern | 22 | #35,687 |
| 1999 | modern | 26 | #35,320 |
| 2000 | modern | 25 | #35,382 |
| 2001 | modern | 23 | #35,451 |
| 2002 | modern | 24 | #35,520 |
| 2003 | modern | 24 | #35,552 |
| 2004 | modern | 21 | #35,969 |
| 2005 | modern | 15 | #36,621 |
| 2006 | modern | 15 | #36,707 |
| 2007 | modern | 15 | #36,793 |
| 2008 | modern | 13 | #37,056 |
| 2009 | modern | 15 | #36,942 |
| 2010 | modern | 17 | #36,862 |
| 2011 | modern | 17 | #36,839 |
| 2012 | modern | 18 | #36,723 |
| 2013 | modern | 20 | #36,614 |
| 2014 | modern | 20 | #36,654 |
| 2015 | modern | 20 | #36,653 |
| 2016 | modern | 21 | #36,596 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Ewell, Betchworth, Buckland, Cowley, Iffley (Nuneham Courtney, Berkshire, including Littlemoor Liberty), St Clement, St Dunstan Stepney and Stoke-on-Trent, Bucknell-cum-Bagnall, Caverswall. 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 | Ewell | Surrey |
| 2 | Betchworth, Buckland | Surrey |
| 3 | Cowley, Iffley (Nuneham Courtney, Berkshire, including Littlemoor Liberty), St Clement | Oxfordshire |
| 4 | St Dunstan Stepney | London (East Districts) |
| 5 | Stoke-on-Trent, Bucknell-cum-Bagnall, Caverswall | Staffordshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Pean 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 Pean, 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 Pean surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Pean 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, Pean 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 Pean is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Pean, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname PEAN originates from France, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Old French word "pean," which means "peasant" or "villager." This name was likely given to individuals who lived in rural areas or worked as farmers or agricultural laborers.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the PEAN surname can be found in the region of Normandy, France. In the 16th century, a family bearing this name resided in the town of Caen, which was a prominent city during that time period. It is possible that the name PEAN may have originated from this particular area.
During the 17th century, the PEAN surname appeared in various historical records and documents across France. For instance, in 1642, a man named Jacques PEAN was listed as a resident of the village of Montfort-sur-Risle in the Normandy region. Additionally, in 1678, a woman named Marie PEAN was recorded as living in the town of Rouen, which was a major center of trade and commerce at the time.
One notable individual with the PEAN surname was Pierre PEAN, a French architect who lived from 1662 to 1719. He is renowned for his contributions to the design and construction of several notable buildings in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Sulpice and the Palais-Royal.
Another significant figure was François PEAN, a French military officer and explorer who lived from 1681 to 1744. He played a crucial role in the early colonization efforts of France in North America, serving as the governor of the French colony of Île Royale (present-day Cape Breton Island) from 1735 to 1737.
In the 18th century, the PEAN surname gained recognition through the work of Jacques PEAN, a French botanist born in 1724. He conducted extensive research on the flora of the West Indies and made significant contributions to the field of plant taxonomy.
During the 19th century, a prominent individual with the PEAN surname was Marie-Antoinette PEAN, a French author and educator who lived from 1801 to 1879. She wrote several books on education and advocated for the improvement of educational opportunities for women.
The PEAN surname has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout France. For example, the village of Pean in the department of Ille-et-Vilaine bears a similar spelling to the surname, suggesting a possible connection or origin.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Pean 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. Kent leads with 3 Peans recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.20x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Islington London in Middlesex leads with 3 Peans recorded in 1881 and an index of 28.87x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Islington London | 3 | 28.87x |
| Hoo | 2 | 4000.00x |
| Stoke Damerel | 2 | 128.21x |
| Egerton | 1 | 3333.33x |
| Saltash | 1 | 1111.11x |
| Southampton St Mary | 1 | 72.46x |
| Swansea | 1 | 5000.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Pean 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 Pean 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 Pean households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Bargeman | 1 |
| Farm Servant (Indoor) | 1 |
| Labourer H M Dyd | 1 |
| Monthly Nurse | 1 |
| Ord Seaman | 1 |
| Plain Work | 1 |
| Shipwright | 1 |
| Superd Warrant Officer | 1 |
| Superd Warrant Officer Wife | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 11 people were recorded with the Pean surname. That placed it at #32,081 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 21 in 2016. That gives Pean a modern rank of #36,596.
An English occupational surname referring to a carpenter or maker of wooden pegs.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Pean 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.