UK surname
A surname derived from a diminutive of "Pug", referring to a small breed of dog.
In the 1881 census there were 79 people recorded with the Pugmire surname, ranking it #22,357 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 39, ranked #35,484, down from #22,357 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Gateshead, Penrith and Edenhall. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pugmire is 104 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 50.6%.
1881 census count
79
Ranked #22,357
Modern count
39
2016, ranked #35,484
Peak year
1901
104 bearers
Map years
1
1901 to 1901
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Pugmire surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Pugmire surname density by area, 1901 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 | 49 | #24,448 |
| 1861 | historical | 48 | #27,896 |
| 1881 | historical | 79 | #22,357 |
| 1891 | historical | 66 | #28,541 |
| 1901 | historical | 104 | #22,310 |
| 1911 | historical | 94 | #23,391 |
| 1997 | modern | 51 | #32,545 |
| 1998 | modern | 49 | #33,000 |
| 1999 | modern | 48 | #33,233 |
| 2000 | modern | 45 | #33,526 |
| 2001 | modern | 45 | #33,401 |
| 2002 | modern | 43 | #33,871 |
| 2003 | modern | 46 | #33,710 |
| 2004 | modern | 42 | #34,222 |
| 2005 | modern | 42 | #34,395 |
| 2006 | modern | 43 | #34,647 |
| 2007 | modern | 40 | #35,037 |
| 2008 | modern | 39 | #35,191 |
| 2009 | modern | 37 | #35,434 |
| 2010 | modern | 41 | #35,358 |
| 2011 | modern | 41 | #35,340 |
| 2012 | modern | 41 | #35,328 |
| 2013 | modern | 41 | #35,384 |
| 2014 | modern | 41 | #35,396 |
| 2015 | modern | 43 | #35,269 |
| 2016 | modern | 39 | #35,484 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Gateshead, Penrith, Edenhall, Sebergham and West Derby. 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 | Gateshead | Durham |
| 2 | Penrith | Cumberland |
| 3 | Edenhall | Cumberland |
| 4 | Sebergham | Cumberland |
| 5 | West Derby | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Pugmire 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 Pugmire, 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 Pugmire surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Pugmire 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, Pugmire 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 Pugmire is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Pugmire, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe 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.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Pugmire 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. Cumberland leads with 34 Pugmires recorded in 1881 and an index of 51.26x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 34 | 51.26x |
| Durham | 16 | 6.98x |
| Lancashire | 11 | 1.20x |
| Westmorland | 11 | 64.97x |
| Northumberland | 6 | 5.23x |
| Warwickshire | 1 | 0.51x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Penrith in Cumberland leads with 15 Pugmires recorded in 1881 and an index of 612.24x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Penrith | 15 | 612.24x |
| Chilton | 7 | 972.22x |
| Gateshead | 7 | 40.79x |
| Little Crosby | 7 | 4666.67x |
| Appleby St Michael | 6 | 1578.95x |
| Elswick | 6 | 65.57x |
| Bradford | 4 | 93.46x |
| Edenhall | 4 | 5714.29x |
| Kirkby Stephen | 4 | 909.09x |
| Sebergham | 4 | 2666.67x |
| Workington | 3 | 78.95x |
| Caldewgate | 2 | 55.10x |
| Hamsterley | 2 | 1538.46x |
| St Cuthbert W O | 2 | 61.92x |
| Aston | 1 | 1.87x |
| Dacre | 1 | 384.62x |
| Great Salkeld | 1 | 769.23x |
| Hensingham | 1 | 185.19x |
| Morland | 1 | 1000.00x |
| Plumpton Wall | 1 | 1111.11x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Pugmire 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 Pugmire 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 Pugmire households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 18 |
| Joiner | 3 |
| Annuitant | 2 |
| Tailor | 2 |
| Accountants Clerk | 1 |
| Ag Lab | 1 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 1 |
| Agricultural Labourer Wife | 1 |
| At Home | 1 |
| Bootmaker | 1 |
| Builder & Grocer | 1 |
| Cabinet Maker | 1 |
| Carpenter | 1 |
| Carter | 1 |
| Clerk (Railway Station) | 1 |
| Commission Agent | 1 |
| Domestic Serv | 1 |
| Draper | 1 |
| Dressmaker | 1 |
| Farmer Of 43 Acres | 1 |
| Gardeners Lab (Dom) | 1 |
| General Servant Domestic | 1 |
| Housekeeper | 1 |
| Innkeeper | 1 |
| Ironmonger - Master | 1 |
| Joiner & Carpenter | 1 |
| Land Agent | 1 |
| No Occupation | 1 |
| Quarryman | 1 |
| Retail Hatter | 1 |
| Stationer | 1 |
| Wife | 1 |
| Wife Of Joiner | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 79 people were recorded with the Pugmire surname. That placed it at #22,357 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 39 in 2016. That gives Pugmire a modern rank of #35,484.
A surname derived from a diminutive of "Pug", referring to a small breed of dog.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Pugmire 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.