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

Gamon, 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 Gamon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gamon in America

Gamon is the 30139th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gamon surname appeared 778 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 Gamon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gamon 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 Gamon

The surname GAMON is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "gamen," which means "game" or "sport." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who was known for their enjoyment of games or their playful nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GAMON surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Gamenus." This entry indicates that the name was present in various parts of England during the 11th century.

In the 13th century, the GAMON surname was documented in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, where it was spelled as "Gamun." This variation in spelling was common during that time, as standardized spellings were not yet established.

The GAMON surname was also associated with several place names in England, such as Gamon Street in London and Gamon Farm in Herefordshire. These place names may have been derived from the surname itself or vice versa.

One notable individual with the GAMON surname was John Gamon (c. 1530-1592), an English Protestant clergyman and religious writer who served as the Archdeacon of Derby. He played a significant role in the English Reformation and authored several works on religious topics.

Another historical figure bearing the GAMON name was Richard Gamon (1561-1619), an English merchant and explorer who participated in several voyages to the East Indies. He was instrumental in establishing trade routes and partnerships between England and various Asian regions.

In the 17th century, William Gamon (1605-1668) was a prominent English lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Justice of the Carmarthen Circuit in Wales. He was known for his fair and impartial judgments.

During the 18th century, John Gamon (1718-1788) was a British artist and engraver who gained recognition for his landscape paintings and etchings. His works were highly regarded and are now displayed in various art galleries and museums.

In the 19th century, Sir Edmund Gamon (1825-1901) was a British politician and businessman who served as a Member of Parliament for several constituencies. He was also involved in various commercial ventures and played a significant role in the development of the railway industry in England.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the GAMON surname throughout history, illustrating its presence and significance in various fields and areas of society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gamon

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

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

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