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

Gump, 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 Gump surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gump in America

Gump is the 12584th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gump surname appeared 2,460 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 Gump.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gump 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 Gump

The surname GUMP has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "gump," meaning a small mound or hill. The name was initially borne by those living in or near such geographical features.

In its earliest recorded instances, the surname appeared in various spellings, including Gumpe, Gumppe, and Gompe. These variations were common due to the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping during that period.

One of the earliest known references to the name GUMP can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire, a census-like record compiled in 1273. The entry mentions a Robert Gumppe, suggesting the name's existence in that region during the 13th century.

The surname GUMP is also linked to several place names in England, such as Gumpton in Nottinghamshire and Gumpton Hill in Warwickshire. These locations may have influenced the surname's development or been named after early bearers of the name.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname GUMP. One such figure was Sir John Gump (c. 1450-1512), a prominent merchant and politician in Bristol, England. He served as the city's mayor in 1494 and played a significant role in the local governance.

Another notable bearer of the name was William Gump (c. 1680-1741), a English author and poet. He published several works, including "The Poetical Miscellany" and "The Muse's Complaint."

In the 18th century, Samuel Gump (1717-1793) was a prominent clockmaker and watchmaker in London. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the affluent classes of the time.

The name GUMP also found its way across the Atlantic. One of the earliest recorded instances in America was that of Thomas Gump (c. 1720-1802), a farmer and landowner in colonial Virginia.

Finally, a more recent figure with the surname GUMP was Robert Gump (1910-1994), an American artist and sculptor known for his abstract works. His pieces were exhibited in various galleries and museums throughout the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gump

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

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

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