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

Crampton, 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 Crampton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crampton in America

Crampton is the 11335th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crampton surname appeared 2,784 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 Crampton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crampton 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 Crampton

The surname Crampton originated in England, specifically in the county of Lincolnshire, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "cram," meaning "crooked," and "tun," meaning "town" or "village." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived in a crooked or winding town or village.

The name can be traced back to the 13th century, with early recorded instances appearing in various historical documents and records. One notable mention is in the Hundred Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1273, where a certain William de Cramtun is listed as a landowner.

As the name spread across England, different spellings emerged, such as Cramton, Cramptonn, and Craumpton. These variations reflect the fluidity of spelling conventions in earlier periods, as well as regional dialects and pronunciations.

In the 16th century, the Crampton surname gained prominence through the exploits of Sir Philip Crampton (c. 1530-1599), an English soldier and diplomat who served under Queen Elizabeth I. He played a significant role in the Anglo-Spanish War and was knighted for his services.

Another noteworthy figure was Samuel Crampton (1579-1649), an English lawyer and Member of Parliament during the reign of King Charles I. He was a staunch Puritan and actively opposed the policies of Archbishop William Laud, ultimately being imprisoned for his defiance.

The 18th century saw the birth of Josiah Crampton (1737-1807), an English engineer and inventor. He is credited with various innovations in mechanical engineering, including improvements to the design of steam engines and pumping machinery.

In the realm of literature, Sir John Crampton (1805-1886) was a British diplomat and author. He served as the British Minister to the United States and later wrote several works on political and diplomatic affairs.

More recently, Sir Eric Crampton (1892-1969) was a distinguished British barrister and judge. He served as a Lord Justice of Appeal and was widely respected for his legal acumen and integrity.

While the Crampton surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in the county of Lincolnshire, where it likely emerged as a descriptive name for someone living in a crooked or winding village.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crampton

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

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

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