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

Champ, 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 Champ surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Champ in America

Champ is the 10380th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Champ surname appeared 3,104 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Champ.

We can also compare 2010 data for Champ 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 Champ

The surname Champ is believed to have originated in France during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "champ," which means "field" or "open countryside." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived or worked in a field or rural area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Champ can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings in England compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The name appears as "de Champ," indicating that it likely referred to a person or family from a place called Champ in France.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Robert de Champ was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, England. These rolls were financial records maintained by the English Exchequer, and Robert de Champ's inclusion suggests that he held land or property in the region.

During the 14th century, the surname Champ began to appear in various spellings, such as "Champe," "Champes," and "Champys." This variation in spelling was common during that time due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Champ in its modern spelling can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Warwick, England, where a baptism of a child named John Champ was recorded in 1598.

Notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname Champ include:

1. Sir Franke Champ (1560-1624), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Wootton Bassett in 1604 and 1614.

2. Richard Champ (1675-1728), an English architect and sculptor who designed several notable buildings in London, including St. Paul's Church in Covent Garden.

3. William Champ (1709-1781), a Scottish minister and writer who published several religious works in the 18th century.

4. Marie-Anne Champ (1767-1832), a French painter known for her portraits and historical scenes.

5. John Champ (1785-1858), an English mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.

While the surname Champ has been present in various parts of Europe for centuries, its origins can be traced back to the rural areas of medieval France, where it likely referred to someone living or working in the open countryside.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Champ

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

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

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