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

Vample, 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 Vample surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vample in America

Vample is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vample surname appeared 107 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 Vample.

The history of the last name Vample

The surname Vample originates from the Normandy region of France, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "vamp," which means "forepart of the foot." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone with a distinctive foot shape or gait.

Early records indicate that the Vample family settled in various parts of Normandy, including the coastal areas and inland regions. The name appears in several medieval manuscripts and documents, although the earliest known mention is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which records a landowner named Ralf Vample in Somerset, England.

In the 13th century, a branch of the Vample family migrated to England, where they established themselves in various counties, including Yorkshire and Lancashire. One notable figure from this period was Sir William Vample (1265-1327), a knight who fought in the Wars of Scottish Independence under King Edward I.

During the Renaissance period, the Vample name gained prominence in France, with several members holding influential positions in the Church and local governance. One such individual was Jacques Vample (1512-1586), a renowned theologian and advisor to King Francis I.

In the 17th century, the Vample family spread to other parts of Europe, including Germany and the Low Countries. A prominent figure from this time was Hans Vample (1620-1692), a Dutch merchant and explorer who established trade routes with the East Indies.

As the Vample name continued to spread across Europe, it also gained recognition in various fields, including literature and the arts. One notable example is the French writer and philosopher Émilie Vample (1785-1853), whose works explored themes of social justice and women's rights.

Other notable individuals with the surname Vample include the British architect Sir John Vample (1810-1878), who designed several iconic buildings in London, and the German composer Wilhelm Vample (1832-1901), known for his operatic works and symphonies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vample

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

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 Vample 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.

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

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