Pugh Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Pugh Name Meaning: This name is a variant from 'Hugh','son of Hugh'.

The name is of medieval,welsh origin.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Pugh Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Pugh family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 421
Female Servant 414
Farmer 226
Male Servant 226
Independent 166
Labourer 151
Shoe Maker 69
Carpenter 59
Mason 41
Tailor 40
Miner 34
Weaver 29
Pauper 26
Collier 25
Clerk 25
Gardener 21
Dress Maker 21
Joiner 20
Independant 19
Publican 17
Wheelwright 16
Laundress 15
Servant 15
Sawyer 13
Blacksmith 13

Pugh Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Pugh 100% 83,119
2 Pughe 80% 2,292
3 Pew 25% 616
4 Pagh 75% 274
5 Pough 80% 225
6 Paugh 80% 101

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The surname Pugh is the most popular version of all its varients

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