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

Pamplin, 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 Pamplin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pamplin in America

Pamplin is the 25555th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pamplin surname appeared 966 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 Pamplin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pamplin 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 Pamplin

The surname Pamplin originated in England, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "paempel," which means "a small stream or brook." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near a small body of water, such as a stream or brook.

Variations of the spelling have been found in historical records, including Pamplyn, Pampelyon, and Pampilion. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the evolving nature of language over time.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Pamplin can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire, compiled in 1273. This record mentions a "Robertus Pampelyon," indicating the presence of the name in medieval England.

The name has also been associated with certain place names in England, such as Pamplins Farm in the county of Hertfordshire. This farm was recorded in the 16th century, suggesting that the name may have been connected to specific locations or properties.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Pamplin throughout history include:

1. Sir John Pamplin (c. 1520-1599), an English merchant and alderman of the City of London, who served as Sheriff of London in 1585.
2. William Pamplin (1776-1858), an English architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Hammersmith Bridge.
3. James Pamplin (1778-1845), a British painter and engraver known for his portraits and landscapes.
4. Thomas Pamplin (1826-1899), an English soldier and writer who served in the British Army during the Crimean War and later published a memoir titled "Camp and Bivouac."
5. Henry Pamplin (1862-1946), a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Woodstock from 1906 to 1918.

The surname Pamplin has been present in various parts of England throughout history, with some individuals achieving notable positions and making contributions in fields such as architecture, art, literature, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pamplin

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

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

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