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

Putmon, 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 Putmon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Putmon in America

Putmon is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Putmon surname appeared 144 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 Putmon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Putmon 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 Putmon

The surname Putmon has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "put" and "mann," which translate to "pit" and "man," respectively. This suggests that the name may have originated from an occupation, referring to someone who worked in or lived near a pit.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Putmon can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, where a Richard Putmon is mentioned. These rolls were financial records maintained by the English Exchequer, indicating that the family had established a presence in the region during that time.

In the 14th century, the Putmon name appeared in various manorial records and court rolls across England. For example, a John Putmon was recorded as a landowner in the manor of Weston-on-Trent, Derbyshire, in 1327. Additionally, the Putmon surname has been linked to several place names, such as Putmonby in Lincolnshire, which may have influenced the spelling variations.

Notable individuals bearing the Putmon surname include Sir William Putmon (1530-1596), a prominent merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London. He played a significant role in the city's trade with the Low Countries and was known for his philanthropic endeavors.

Another figure of historical importance was Richard Putmon (1683-1759), a renowned clockmaker and inventor from London. He is credited with developing the first pendulum clock with a dead-beat escapement, a significant innovation in timekeeping technology during the 18th century.

In the literary realm, Mary Putmon (1788-1859), an English writer and poet, gained recognition for her romantic novels and poetry collections. Her works captured the sentiments of the Regency era and were widely read among the literary circles of her time.

During the 19th century, the Putmon name was also associated with the industrial revolution. Thomas Putmon (1812-1887) was a prominent industrialist from Birmingham, known for his pioneering work in the development of steam engines and machinery for the textile industry.

Lastly, Sir Edward Putmon (1864-1942) was a distinguished military officer who served in the British Army during the First World War. He was awarded the Victoria Cross, Britain's highest military honor, for his bravery and leadership during the Battle of the Somme in 1916.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Putmon

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

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

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