Pegues

Pegues Meaning & Origin

About Pegues
The surname Pegues is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "pègue," meaning "pitch" or "tar." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who worked with or was associated with pitch or tar, such as a tar maker or a person who used pitch in their trade. Over time, the surname Pegues has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Pegues is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Pegues: 3,864
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8518
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.31

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pegues based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Pegues is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EY1 G EH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈpeɪgɛs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pegues in Braille

Here's how to represent Pegues in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Pegues in braille

How to sign the name Pegues using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Pegues using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Pegues in sign language

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