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

Bigpond, 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 Bigpond surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bigpond in America

Bigpond is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bigpond surname appeared 118 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 Bigpond.

The history of the last name Bigpond

The surname BIGPOND is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the rural areas of East Anglia. It is thought to be a topographic name, derived from the Old English words "big" meaning large or great, and "pund" referring to a pound or enclosure for animals. This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near a large enclosed area or pond used for livestock.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BIGPOND can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1196, where a certain Robert Bigpond is mentioned as a landowner. The name also appears in the Feet of Fines for Suffolk in 1310, referring to a John Bigpond from the village of Stoke Ash.

During the 14th century, variations of the name such as "Bigponde" and "Bygponde" can be found in various medieval records, indicating the fluidity of spelling during that era. In the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, a William Bigponde is listed as a taxpayer.

Notable individuals with the surname BIGPOND throughout history include Sir Thomas Bigpond (1556-1622), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and founded Bigpond's Almshouses for the poor in 1618.

In the 17th century, a family by the name of Bigpond owned a sizable estate in the village of Fittleton, Wiltshire. The head of the family, John Bigpond (1625-1702), served as a magistrate and was involved in local governance.

Another figure of note was Mary Bigpond (1745-1819), a renowned educator who established one of the first girls' schools in the city of Bath. Her innovative teaching methods were widely praised and attracted students from affluent families across the region.

During the 18th century, the BIGPOND surname gained prominence in the maritime industry. Captain William Bigpond (1732-1801) was a respected sea captain who commanded several merchant ships and played a role in the expansion of British trade routes to the West Indies.

In the literary realm, Elizabeth Bigpond (1808-1879) was a celebrated poet and essayist whose works were published in various literary journals of the time. Her collection of poems, "Musings by the Pond," was particularly well-received and went through multiple printings.

While the BIGPOND surname may have originated from humble beginnings, it has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions throughout history, leaving an indelible mark on various aspects of society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bigpond

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

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 Bigpond 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.

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 Bigpond was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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