Explore the Family Name Rampton
The meaning of Rampton
English (Hampshire and Surrey): habitational name apparently from either of the two parishes called Rampton (Cambridgeshire and Nottinghamshire). The Cambridgeshire placename is recorded as Ramtona in 1086 and derives from Old English ramm ‘ram’ + tūn ‘farmstead, estate’. The Nottinghamshire placename, recorded as Rametone in 1086, probably has the same origin as the Cambridgeshire placename, but since it is also recorded as Raveneston’ in 1194, the first element may be Old English hræfn ‘raven’ or the Old Norse personal name Hrafn. However, the modern surname is concentrated in Hampshire and Surrey, suggesting perhaps that another, unidentified source could be involved.
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How common is the last name Rampton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rampton has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 58,692nd most popular surname and held a count of 323. By 2010, it fell to the 65,593rd position and its count dropped to 302, marking a decrease of 11.76% in rank and 6.5% in count. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also dropped by 16.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #65,593 | -11.76% |
| Count | 323 | 302 | -6.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rampton
Regarding the ethnic identity tied to the surname Rampton, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows minimal changes from 2000 to 2010. In both years, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. A significant majority identified as White, making up 95.98% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 94.37% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, accounting for 1.66% of those with the Rampton surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.98% | 94.37% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |