Find out how popular the last name Backmon is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Backmon.

Backmon, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Backmon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Backmon in America

Backmon is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Backmon surname appeared 140 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Backmon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Backmon to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Backmon

The surname Backmon has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "bæc" and "mann," which collectively translate to "back man." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who resided near a ridge or hill, or perhaps worked as a baker or someone who carried heavy loads on their back.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Backmon can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry refers to a "Bacmann" residing in the county of Oxfordshire.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various spellings such as "Bacman," "Bakman," and "Bakemon" in various medieval records and charters across England. This variation in spelling was common during that era, as standardized spellings were not yet established.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name Backmon was Sir John Backmon, a knight from Warwickshire who fought in the Hundred Years' War against the French. He was born around 1320 and died in battle in 1356.

Another prominent individual with the surname Backmon was Thomas Backmon, a wealthy merchant and landowner from Yorkshire who lived in the 15th century. He is recorded in several legal documents from the reign of King Henry VI, dated between 1422 and 1461.

In the 16th century, a place called "Backmon's Hill" is mentioned in a survey of land boundaries in the county of Gloucestershire, suggesting that the name may have been derived from a specific location.

During the 17th century, a notable figure named William Backmon was a respected scholar and theologian at Oxford University. He was born in 1612 and published several influential works on religious philosophy before his death in 1685.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Backmon has undergone various spelling variations, including Backmann, Bacmun, and Bacman, but the core meaning and origins have remained consistent, rooted in the Old English language and reflecting the geographical or occupational roots of the name's earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Backmon

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Backmon.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Backmon was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Backmon has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Backmon was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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