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

Mapson, 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 Mapson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mapson in America

Mapson is the 56836th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mapson surname appeared 359 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 Mapson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mapson 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 Mapson

The surname Mapson is of English origin and dates back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the counties of Gloucestershire and Somerset, where it was likely derived from the Old English words "map" and "sunu," meaning "son of the map-maker." This suggests that the name's earliest bearers were involved in the production of maps or worked as cartographers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mapson can be found in the parish records of Wiltshire, where a William Mapson was mentioned in 1597. Another early reference is found in the Hearth Tax Returns of Gloucestershire from 1662, which lists a John Mapson as a resident of the county.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Mapson name appeared in various documents across southern England, particularly in the counties of Somerset and Gloucestershire. In the 1676 Subsidy Rolls of Somerset, a Thomas Mapson is listed as a landowner in the village of Batcombe.

Notable individuals with the surname Mapson include Robert Mapson (1670-1734), a renowned clockmaker from Bristol who was renowned for his intricate and precise timepieces. Another notable figure was William Mapson (1792-1868), a successful merchant and philanthropist from Gloucestershire who was known for his charitable contributions to local causes.

In the 19th century, the Mapson name can be found in various census records and parish registers across England. One notable example is James Mapson (1818-1897), a prominent lawyer and magistrate from Somerset who served as the High Sheriff of the county in 1867.

Another individual of note was Emily Mapson (1844-1923), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded one of the first girls' schools in Bristol and was a prominent figure in the early suffragette movement.

Despite its relatively rare occurrence, the surname Mapson has a rich history dating back several centuries, with its roots firmly planted in the counties of southern England. The name's association with map-making and cartography has contributed to its unique and distinctive origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mapson

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

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

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