Explore the Family Name Cumpton
The meaning of Cumpton
English (Herefordshire and Worcestershire): variant of Compton.
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How common is the last name Cumpton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cumpton has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30,292nd and fell to 35,246th by 2010, marking a decline of 16.35%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 729 in 2000 to 639 in 2010, resulting in a 12.35% drop. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a dip of 18.52%, going from 0.27 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,292 | #35,246 | -16.35% |
| Count | 729 | 639 | -12.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.22 | -18.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cumpton
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cumpton also showed slight shifts between 2000 and 2010. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people with this surname identify as White, with a slight increase from 94.92% in 2000 to 95.15% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased by 20.79%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw an 18.75% decrease. There was a small decline (14.55%) in the percentage of people identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. The census reported no change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.92% | 95.15% | 0.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 1.56% | -18.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 1.41% | -20.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.1% | 0.94% | -14.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |