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

Walpool, 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 Walpool surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Walpool in America

Walpool is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Walpool surname appeared 166 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 Walpool.

We can also compare 2010 data for Walpool 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 Walpool

The surname WALPOOL originated in England during the late medieval period, deriving from an Old English place name that translates to "Wall Pool" or "Pool near the Wall." This likely referred to a body of water situated near a fortified wall or enclosure, potentially in a village or town setting.

The earliest known record of the WALPOOL surname dates back to the 13th century, appearing in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273. This historical document listed a certain William de Wallepole, suggesting the name's early roots in that county.

By the 14th century, variations of the name had emerged, such as Walpole and Wallpool, as evidenced in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield from 1315, where a John de Walpole was mentioned. These different spellings reflected the evolution of the English language over time.

The WALPOOL name gained prominence in the 15th century, with several notable individuals bearing the surname. One such figure was Sir Thomas Walpole (1405-1459), a Member of Parliament for Norfolk and a distinguished lawyer during the reign of Henry VI.

In the 16th century, the WALPOOL name continued to hold significance, with Robert Walpole (1476-1508) serving as a Member of Parliament for Norfolk and playing a role in the early years of the Tudor dynasty under Henry VII.

The 17th century saw the rise of Sir Robert Walpole (1676-1745), widely regarded as the first Prime Minister of Great Britain. Born in Norfolk, he served as the de facto head of government from 1721 to 1742 and played a pivotal role in establishing the foundations of the modern parliamentary system.

Throughout the following centuries, the WALPOOL surname maintained its presence across various regions of England, particularly in Norfolk and Bedfordshire, where it originated. Notable individuals bearing the name included Horace Walpole (1717-1797), a writer, art historian, and politician, and Spencer Walpole (1839-1907), a historian and author of numerous works on English history.

While the WALPOOL surname may have evolved from a place name referring to a body of water near a fortified structure, its historical legacy spans centuries and has produced several influential figures in English society, politics, and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Walpool

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

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

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