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

Rump, 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 Rump surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rump in America

Rump is the 29986th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rump surname appeared 783 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 Rump.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rump 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 Rump

The surname RUMP is of English origin and can be traced back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "rump," which meant the hindquarters or buttocks. This word likely originated as a nickname for someone with a prominent or well-rounded backside.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, a record of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror, there are several entries for individuals with the surname RUMP or similar spellings such as Rumpe or Rumpa. This indicates that the name was already well-established in various parts of England by the late 11th century.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname RUMP was Walter Rump, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1195. Another early reference is found in the Curia Regis Rolls of Suffolk from 1220, which mention a Richard Rump.

The RUMP surname is also associated with several place names in England, such as Rump's Green in Essex and Rumpton in Nottinghamshire. These place names likely derived from individuals bearing the RUMP surname who settled in or owned land in those areas.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname RUMP. One of the most famous was Samuel Rump (1589-1662), an English politician who played a significant role in the English Civil War and the Interregnum period. He served as the Lord Privy Seal under Oliver Cromwell and was a member of the Rump Parliament, which gave him his nickname.

Another prominent figure was Sir Thomas Rump (1663-1736), a British naval officer who served as the Governor of the Bahamas from 1718 to 1721. He was credited with helping to suppress piracy in the region during his tenure.

In the literary world, the poet and playwright Susanna Rump (1627-1703) was a notable figure in 17th-century England. She was known for her religious verse and her translation of the French philosopher René Descartes' work.

The artist and engraver Matthias Rump (1649-1713) was a renowned figure in the Dutch Golden Age. His etchings and engravings, particularly his portraits and landscapes, were highly regarded during his time.

Finally, the German theologian and philosopher Christian Rump (1612-1683) was a prominent figure in the Lutheran Church. He served as a professor of theology at the University of Rostock and wrote several influential works on theology and philosophy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rump

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

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

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