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

Christmon, 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 Christmon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Christmon in America

Christmon is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Christmon surname appeared 177 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 Christmon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Christmon 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 Christmon

The surname CHRISTMON has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "cristen" and "mann," which together translate to "Christian man" or "believer."

This surname likely emerged as a descriptive name, referring to individuals who were deeply religious or devout Christians during a time when such identifiers were commonly used. The earliest known records of the CHRISTMON name appear in various parish registers and tax rolls across different regions of England.

One notable mention is found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, which lists a Robert Cristeman among the landowners of the time. This early spelling variation, "Cristeman," further supports the name's connection to the words "cristen" and "mann."

In the 14th century, the surname CHRISTMON began appearing in various forms, such as Cristemon, Cristmonson, and Christmanson, reflecting the common practice of adding patronymic suffixes like "-son" to denote familial relationships.

The CHRISTMON name has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was John Christmon, a prominent merchant and landowner in Gloucestershire, who lived during the late 15th century and is mentioned in local records from 1487.

Another notable bearer of the CHRISTMON surname was William Christmon, a scholar and theologian born in 1602 in Oxfordshire. He authored several treatises on religious philosophy and served as a rector in the Church of England.

In the 17th century, the CHRISTMON name gained further recognition with Thomas Christmon, a successful businessman and trader from London. He was involved in the lucrative wool trade and left behind a significant estate upon his death in 1679.

During the 18th century, a branch of the CHRISTMON family settled in the county of Somerset, where they established themselves as respected landowners and farmers. One notable member was James Christmon, born in 1732, who served as a local magistrate and justice of the peace.

The 19th century saw the CHRISTMON name spread further across England, with various family members pursuing diverse professions, including law, medicine, and the clergy. One prominent figure was Reverend Edward Christmon, born in 1823 in Warwickshire, who became a respected clergyman and author of several religious texts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Christmon

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

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

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