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

Bingamon, 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 Bingamon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bingamon in America

Bingamon is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bingamon surname appeared 182 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 Bingamon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bingamon 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 Bingamon

The surname BINGAMON is of English origin, with roots traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have emerged from the village of Bingamon, located in the county of Lancashire. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "bing" and "ham," which translate to "hollow" and "homestead," respectively, indicating that the earliest bearers of this name likely hailed from a settlement situated within a valley or depression.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BINGAMON surname can be found in the Assize Rolls of Lancashire, dated 1285. These court records document a certain Richard de Byngham, whose name reflects the older spelling of the village from which the surname originated.

During the 14th century, the BINGAMON name appeared in various medieval records, including the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1379, which mention a John Byngham. This suggests that by this time, the surname had spread beyond its place of origin and was being adopted by families in neighboring regions.

In the 15th century, the BINGAMON surname gained further prominence with the rise of William Bingamon (1428-1492), a notable landowner and local magistrate in Lancashire. His descendants continued to play a significant role in the region's affairs throughout the following centuries.

Another notable figure bearing the BINGAMON name was Sir Thomas Bingamon (1572-1638), a successful merchant and philanthropist who made substantial contributions to the city of London. His legacy includes the founding of the Bingamon Grammar School, which provided education to underprivileged children.

In the 17th century, the BINGAMON surname gained international recognition through the exploits of Captain James Bingamon (1618-1676), an English explorer and navigator who embarked on several voyages to the West Indies and the Americas. His detailed accounts of these expeditions were widely published and contributed to the geographical knowledge of the time.

The 18th century saw the rise of Charles Bingamon (1738-1814), a prominent English architect renowned for his innovative designs and his contributions to the development of the Neoclassical style. Several of his iconic buildings, including the Bingamon Manor House in Oxfordshire, still stand as testament to his architectural genius.

As the centuries progressed, the BINGAMON name continued to be represented in various fields, from academia to politics. Notable figures include the scholar and linguist, Dr. Elizabeth Bingamon (1856-1932), whose groundbreaking research on ancient languages and civilizations earned her international acclaim, and Sir Robert Bingamon (1879-1957), a distinguished statesman and diplomat who played a pivotal role in shaping British foreign policy during the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bingamon

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

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

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