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

Dumpson, 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 Dumpson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dumpson in America

Dumpson is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dumpson surname appeared 165 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 Dumpson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dumpson 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 Dumpson

The surname Dumpson is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name derived from a now-lost place name, possibly from one of the many villages or hamlets that once bore a name similar to 'Dumpton' or 'Dumpton's Town'.

The earliest recorded instance of the name dates back to the 13th century, when a Richard de Dumpton was listed in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273. This suggests that the name was already well-established in England by that time.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various spellings, such as Dumpston, Dumpstone, and Dumpstoun, reflecting the fluid nature of surnames during that era. One notable bearer of the name was John Dumpston, a merchant from Bristol who was mentioned in the city's records in 1379.

By the 15th century, the name had evolved closer to its modern spelling. In 1487, a William Dumpson was listed in the records of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire. Around the same time, the name also appeared in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, indicating the name's long-standing presence in the country.

In the 16th century, the Dumpson family seemed to have established a presence in various parts of England. In 1523, a John Dumpson was recorded as a resident of Nottinghamshire, while a Thomas Dumpson was listed in the records of the parish of St. Giles in London in 1587.

The 17th century saw the name spread further afield, with bearers of the surname appearing in various parts of the British Isles. One notable individual was Robert Dumpson, a merchant from Edinburgh, Scotland, who was involved in the city's trade with the Netherlands in the 1660s.

In the 18th century, the Dumpson name continued to be found throughout England and Scotland. A notable bearer was William Dumpson, a writer and poet from Yorkshire who published several works in the latter half of the century.

As the 19th century dawned, the Dumpson family had established itself as a respected name in various professions. One prominent individual was Sir John Dumpson (1812-1892), a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament for several years.

Throughout its history, the surname Dumpson has been borne by numerous notable individuals in various fields, including literature, politics, business, and the military. While the exact origins of the name remain shrouded in the mists of time, it has left an indelible mark on the cultural tapestry of England and the wider British Isles.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dumpson

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

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

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