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

Limpin, 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 Limpin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Limpin in America

Limpin is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Limpin surname appeared 128 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 Limpin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Limpin 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 Limpin

The surname LIMPIN has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "limp," which referred to someone who had a physical impediment or walked with a limp. This name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for an individual with this characteristic.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LIMPIN surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, which mentions a Robert Lympin. Additionally, the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327 list a John Lympyn.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various spellings, such as Lympyn, Lympen, and Lymping, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling at the time. Some records from this period include William Lympen, recorded in the Poll Tax of Yorkshire in 1379, and John Lympyng, mentioned in the Court Rolls of Cambridgeshire in 1388.

The LIMPIN surname has also been associated with certain place names, such as Limping in Hertfordshire and Lympne in Kent. It is possible that some individuals bearing this surname may have derived their name from these locations, rather than the descriptive meaning.

Notably, the LIMPIN surname appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This record suggests that the surname has an extensive history in England, predating the 13th century.

Among notable historical figures with the LIMPIN surname, one can mention:

1. Sir John Limpin (c. 1450-1518), an English politician and member of Parliament for Worcestershire.
2. Robert Limpin (c. 1520-1589), an English clergyman and author of several theological works.
3. Elizabeth Limpin (c. 1580-1642), a prominent landowner and philanthropist in Oxfordshire.
4. Thomas Limpin (1625-1691), an English merchant and explorer who traveled extensively in the East Indies.
5. Margaret Limpin (1710-1782), a renowned poet and playwright from London, known for her satirical works.

The LIMPIN surname has a rich history, with its roots deeply embedded in the linguistic and cultural traditions of England. While the name's origins may have stemmed from a physical characteristic, it has evolved to become a distinct part of the country's onomastic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Limpin

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

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

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