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

Kimpson, 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 Kimpson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kimpson in America

Kimpson is the 76533rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kimpson surname appeared 251 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 Kimpson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kimpson 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 Kimpson

The surname Kimpson originated in England, with the earliest records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "cymp" and "tun," which together mean "warrior's settlement" or "soldier's town." This suggests that the name may have originated from a place name where soldiers or warriors once resided.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kimpson can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, which were records of landowners in various counties of England. The entry mentions a John de Kympston, likely referring to someone from the village or settlement of Kimpston.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various spellings, including Kympston, Kempton, and Kimpton. These variations reflect the regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling conventions of the time. The Subsidy Rolls of 1327 list a William de Kympton, while the Poll Tax Returns of 1379 mention a John Kympton.

The Kimpson surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest known figures was Sir John Kimpson (1450-1521), a wealthy merchant and alderman in the City of London. He served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1509 and was instrumental in the construction of Leadenhall Market.

Another prominent individual was William Kimpson (1615-1679), an English clergyman and author who served as the rector of Saffron Walden in Essex. He published several religious works, including a treatise on the Book of Psalms.

In the 18th century, Thomas Kimpson (1720-1789) was a notable printer and bookseller in London. He was known for publishing works by renowned authors such as Samuel Johnson and Oliver Goldsmith.

The 19th century saw the emergence of John Kimpson (1810-1892), a British architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Albert Hall and the Church of St. John the Baptist in Holland Park.

Finally, in the 20th century, Edward Kimpson (1905-1980) was a renowned British actor and playwright. He was particularly known for his performances in Shakespearean plays and his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

While the Kimpson surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, the historical records and notable figures mentioned above provide valuable insights into the origins and evolution of this surname over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kimpson

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

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

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