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

Shipmon, 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 Shipmon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shipmon in America

Shipmon is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shipmon surname appeared 165 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 Shipmon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shipmon 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 Shipmon

The surname SHIPMON has its origins in England, with the earliest records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from an occupational name for someone who worked on ships or boats, either as a sailor or a shipbuilder. The name may have been derived from the Old English words "scip" meaning ship and "mann" meaning man.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname SHIPMON can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1296, where a John Shipmon is listed as a taxpayer. The name also appears in the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1338, mentioning a Robert Shipmon.

During the late 14th century, the surname SHIPMON was prevalent in several regions of England, particularly in the counties of Kent, Sussex, and Essex. These areas were known for their maritime activities and shipbuilding industries, which may have contributed to the prevalence of the name in those regions.

In the 16th century, the surname SHIPMON underwent various spelling variations, such as Shipman, Shippman, and Shipmanne. These variations were common during that era due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

One notable figure with the surname SHIPMON was Thomas Shipmon, a merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Drapers in London. He lived from around 1530 to 1595 and was known for his successful business ventures.

Another individual of note was Richard Shipmon, born in 1612 in Hastings, Sussex. He was a prominent shipbuilder and contributed significantly to the local maritime industry.

In the 18th century, the surname SHIPMON was found in various records, including parish registers and court documents. One such record is the 1761 marriage entry of John Shipmon and Mary Wilkins in the parish of St. Mary's, Newington, London.

A notable figure from this period was William Shipmon, born in 1725 in Chatham, Kent. He served as a Captain in the Royal Navy and participated in several significant naval battles during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War.

In the 19th century, the surname SHIPMON continued to be present in various parts of England, with records showing families in counties such as Kent, Sussex, and Essex. One example is the 1841 census record listing a family headed by James Shipmon, a shipwright, residing in the parish of St. Mary's, Chatham.

These are just a few examples of the historical presence and notable individuals associated with the surname SHIPMON. While the name may have evolved over time, its roots can be traced back to the maritime traditions and occupations of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shipmon

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

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

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