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

Pimpton, 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 Pimpton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pimpton in America

Pimpton is the 84136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pimpton surname appeared 223 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 Pimpton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pimpton 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 Pimpton

The surname Pimpton is believed to have originated in the northern regions of England, particularly in the county of Yorkshire, during the early medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "pymp" and "tun," which together meant "a settlement or town near a well or spring."

One of the earliest known records of the name Pimpton can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Pympetun." This entry suggests that the name was already established in Yorkshire by the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066.

Over the centuries, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Pympton, Pympeton, and Pimptone, before settling on its current form, Pimpton. These variations likely reflect regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Pimpton was Sir William Pimpton (1345-1412), a prominent landowner and knight from Yorkshire. He is mentioned in several historical documents, including the Pipe Rolls of 1372, where his estate holdings are recorded.

Another notable figure was John Pimpton (c. 1490-1558), a wealthy merchant and alderman in the city of York. He played a significant role in the city's governance and is remembered for his philanthropic efforts, including the establishment of a free school for underprivileged children.

In the 17th century, the Pimpton family gained prominence in the legal profession. Sir Thomas Pimpton (1624-1692) was a distinguished judge and served as the Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas during the reign of King Charles II.

The name Pimpton is also associated with several place names in Yorkshire, such as Pimpton Moor and Pimpton Beck, further underscoring its deep roots in the region.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Pimpton (1725-1804), a renowned botanist and author of the influential work "A Treatise on the Indigenous Plants of Yorkshire." Her contributions to the study of local flora earned her recognition from the Royal Society.

While the surname Pimpton is not as common today as it once was, it maintains a rich historical connection to the northern counties of England, particularly Yorkshire, where it originated and thrived for many centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pimpton

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

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

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