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

Crumpton, 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 Crumpton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crumpton in America

Crumpton is the 6765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crumpton surname appeared 4,985 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Crumpton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crumpton 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 Crumpton

The surname Crumpton is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, derived from the name of a specific place or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where a certain Richard de Crumpton is mentioned. This suggests that the name likely originated in the area of Worcestershire, possibly from a now-lost or obscure hamlet or village.

The name itself is thought to be derived from the Old English words "crumb" and "tun," meaning "crooked" or "bent" and "enclosure" or "settlement," respectively. This could indicate that the original place from which the surname originated had a distinct curved or winding shape.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various records with different spellings, such as Crumpeton, Crumpton, and Crompeton, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling practices of the time.

One notable early bearer of the name was John Crumpton, a prominent merchant and Mayor of Bristol in the late 15th century (1467-1507). He played a significant role in the city's trade and governance during his lifetime.

Another historical figure was Sir William Crumpton (1524-1598), a Member of Parliament and Sheriff of Staffordshire during the reign of Elizabeth I. He was known for his involvement in local politics and administration.

In the 17th century, Richard Crumpton (1612-1672) was a Puritan minister and author who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Handsworth, Staffordshire. His writings on religious topics were influential during the English Civil War period.

Moving into the 18th century, Elizabeth Crumpton (1726-1796) was a prominent philanthropist and benefactor from Staffordshire. She donated significant funds for the establishment of educational institutions and supported various charitable causes in the region.

Finally, in the 19th century, Sir Edmund Crumpton (1822-1901) was a notable British military officer who served in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and later became a Lieutenant-General in the British Army.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the surname Crumpton throughout history, highlighting its enduring presence and the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crumpton

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

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

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