2000
#6,531
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,792
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.78
Rare Last name
Crumpton
Derived from a place name meaning "farmstead or village of a man called Crumpa" in Old English.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 5,432 Americans carry the last name Crumpton. That puts it at #6,829 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.58 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 63,099 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Crumpton surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Crumpton with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
5.4K
1 in 63,099
Census rank
#6,829
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.7K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,737 bearers of the surname Crumpton in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.58 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 6829th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Crumpton, the largest self-reported group is White at 64.5%. The next largest groups are Black (27.2%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Crumpton
Among Census respondents with the surname Crumpton, the largest self-reported group is White at 64.5%. The next largest groups are Black (27.2%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Crumpton bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Crumpton surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White64.5% · 3,056
- Black or African American27.2% · 1,289
- Two or more races4.6% · 219
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 123
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 32
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 18
Timeline
Historical Census data for Crumpton
Crumpton appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#6,765
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,985
+193 bearers (+4.0%)
Per 100,000 1.69
Rank movement Down 234 places
2020
#6,829
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,737
-248 bearers (-5.0%)
Per 100,000 1.58
Rank movement Down 64 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #6,531 | 4,792 | 1.78 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #6,765 | 4,985 | 1.69 | +193 bearers (+4.0%) | Down 234 places |
| 2020 | #6,829 | 4,737 | 1.58 | -248 bearers (-5.0%) | Down 64 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Crumpton surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,765 | #6,829 | -0.9% |
| Count | 4,985 | 4,737 | -5.0% |
| Per 100K | 1.69 | 1.58 | -6.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Crumpton bearers went from 4,985 to 4,737 (-5.0% change). The surname moved down 64 positions in the national ranking, going from #6,765 to #6,829.
FAQ
Crumpton surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Crumpton?
Name Census estimates that about 5,432 living Americans carry the surname Crumpton. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 63,099 residents.
How common is Crumpton?
Crumpton ranks #6,829 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.58 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 4,737 people with the surname Crumpton. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (5,432), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.58 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.58 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Crumpton.
Has Crumpton become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Crumpton went from 4,985 recorded bearers to 4,737. That is a decrease of 248 (-5.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #6,765 to #6,829.
What does the Census say about the background of Crumpton?
Among Census respondents with the surname Crumpton, the largest self-reported group is White at 64.5%. The next largest groups are Black (27.2%) and Two or More Races (4.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Crumpton in the 2020 Census, accounting for 64.5% (3,056 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Crumpton appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (64.5%), Black (27.2%), Two or More Races (4.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Crumpton (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Crumpton mean?
Derived from a place name meaning "farmstead or village of a man called Crumpa" in Old English. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Crumpton (1.58 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Crumpton?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.