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

Gupton, 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 Gupton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gupton in America

Gupton is the 12602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gupton surname appeared 2,456 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 Gupton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gupton 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 Gupton

The surname Gupton is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "gup" and "tun," which together mean "valley settlement." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived in a valley or near a valley settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gupton can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name was likely spelled differently at that time, with variations such as "Guptun" or "Guptone."

In the 13th century, records show a John de Gupton who was a landowner in the county of Gloucestershire. This indicates that the name had become more established and was associated with a specific location or estate.

During the 14th century, the surname Gupton appears to have spread to other parts of England, with records showing individuals with the name in counties such as Oxfordshire and Warwickshire. This suggests that families bearing the name may have migrated or established new branches in different regions.

One notable figure with the surname Gupton was Sir Robert Gupton, who lived in the late 16th century. He was a wealthy merchant and landowner who served as the High Sheriff of Gloucestershire in 1587. His descendants continued to play a prominent role in the county's affairs for several generations.

Another individual of historical significance was Thomas Gupton, born in 1622. He was a Puritan minister and author who emigrated to Massachusetts in the early days of the American colonies. His writings on religious and philosophical topics were widely read and influential among the Puritan community in New England.

In the 18th century, the Gupton surname can be found in records from various parts of England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Somerset. This suggests that the name had become more widely dispersed across the country by that time.

One notable Gupton from this era was William Gupton, born in 1742, who was a respected lawyer and judge in London. He presided over several high-profile cases and was known for his fairness and legal expertise.

As the centuries progressed, the Gupton surname continued to be represented in various walks of life, including the arts, military, and academia. For example, Mary Gupton, born in 1823, was a celebrated poet and novelist whose works explored themes of love, nature, and social commentary.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gupton

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

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

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