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The surname Pinegar is recorded in a wide range of spellings which include Pallenger, Pellingar, Pillinger, Pennigar, Pinnegar, and even Pinnijer.

This is a medieval surname of pre 7th century Anglo-Saxon origin. It comes from from the word 'penager' meaning an ensign or banner bearer, one who carried the arms and pennants in a procession, and hence it can be described as occupational.

The name may also have German or Dutch origins as an Americanized spelling of the German Peiniger, an occupational name for an executioner or torturer.

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