UK surname
A locational surname referring to someone from a place called "Compton".
In the 1881 census there were 23 people recorded with the Cumpton surname, ranking it #30,339 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 1, ranked #39,061, down from #30,339 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Odiham, Churcham, Sandhurst, St Mary-de-Lode, St Catherine Longford, Barnwood, Wootton Ville, North Hamlet, and Londonthorpe. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Cumpton is 120 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 95.7%.
1881 census count
23
Ranked #30,339
Modern count
1
2016, ranked #39,061
Peak year
1861
120 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Cumpton surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Cumpton surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 53 | #23,739 |
| 1861 | historical | 120 | #18,255 |
| 1881 | historical | 23 | #30,339 |
| 1891 | historical | 64 | #28,781 |
| 1901 | historical | 13 | #32,633 |
| 1911 | historical | 6 | #33,255 |
| 1997 | modern | 2 | #38,557 |
| 1998 | modern | 1 | #38,814 |
| 1999 | modern | 3 | #38,318 |
| 2000 | modern | 2 | #38,472 |
| 2001 | modern | 2 | #38,335 |
| 2002 | modern | 3 | #38,152 |
| 2003 | modern | 3 | #38,198 |
| 2004 | modern | 4 | #38,013 |
| 2005 | modern | 4 | #38,078 |
| 2006 | modern | 4 | #38,130 |
| 2007 | modern | 2 | #38,617 |
| 2008 | modern | 1 | #38,949 |
| 2009 | modern | 1 | #38,998 |
| 2010 | modern | 1 | #39,020 |
| 2011 | modern | 1 | #39,015 |
| 2012 | modern | 1 | #38,986 |
| 2013 | modern | 1 | #39,008 |
| 2014 | modern | 1 | #39,020 |
| 2015 | modern | 1 | #39,021 |
| 2016 | modern | 1 | #39,061 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Odiham, Churcham, Sandhurst, St Mary-de-Lode, St Catherine Longford, Barnwood, Wootton Ville, North Hamlet,, Londonthorpe, Kidderminster and Campton with Shefford, Shefford Hardwick, Chicksands. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Odiham | Hampshire |
| 2 | Churcham, Sandhurst, St Mary-de-Lode, St Catherine Longford, Barnwood, Wootton Ville, North Hamlet, | Gloucestershire |
| 3 | Londonthorpe | Lincolnshire |
| 4 | Kidderminster | Worcestershire |
| 5 | Campton with Shefford, Shefford Hardwick, Chicksands | Bedfordshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Cumpton surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Cumpton, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Cumpton surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Cumpton household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Cumpton is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Cumpton is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Cumpton, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Cumpton is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from an old English place name, likely a combination of the words "cumb" meaning a valley or hollow, and "tun" meaning a town or settlement.
The earliest recorded instances of the Cumpton surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landowners and tenants commissioned by William the Conqueror after the Norman invasion of England. This suggests that the name was already established in parts of England by the late 11th century.
During the 13th and 14th centuries, various spellings of the name emerged in historical documents, including Cumbeton, Compton, and Cumptone, reflecting the fluid nature of surname spellings in those times. The name was particularly prevalent in the counties of Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire, where several villages and hamlets bore similar place names.
One notable figure bearing the Cumpton surname was Sir William Cumpton, a wealthy landowner and knight who lived in the late 14th century. He was known for his involvement in the Hundred Years' War against France and was mentioned in several chronicles of the time.
In the 16th century, John Cumpton, a merchant and philanthropist from Bristol, established a charitable foundation for the education of orphaned children, which still operates today under his name.
During the English Civil War in the 17th century, a Captain Edward Cumpton fought alongside the Parliamentarian forces and was commended for his bravery in several battles against the Royalists.
Another prominent individual was Elizabeth Cumpton, a renowned horticulturist and botanist from Gloucestershire, who lived from 1745 to 1823. She was renowned for her extensive collection of rare plants and her contributions to the advancement of gardening techniques.
In the 19th century, the Cumpton family produced several notable clergymen, including Reverend Thomas Cumpton, a prominent figure in the Church of England who served as the vicar of St. Mary's Church in Somerset from 1821 until his death in 1875.
Throughout its history, the Cumpton surname has maintained a strong connection to its English roots, with many bearers tracing their ancestry back to the medieval villages and towns where the name originated.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Cumpton surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Herefordshire leads with 8 Cumptons recorded in 1881 and an index of 91.01x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire | 8 | 91.01x |
| Worcestershire | 5 | 17.86x |
| Hampshire | 3 | 6.83x |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0.79x |
| Bedfordshire | 1 | 9.01x |
| Middlesex | 1 | 0.47x |
| Monmouthshire | 1 | 6.45x |
| Warwickshire | 1 | 1.85x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Humber in Herefordshire leads with 7 Cumptons recorded in 1881 and an index of 35000.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Humber | 7 | 35000.00x |
| Kidderminster Borough | 5 | 304.88x |
| Chilworth | 3 | 15000.00x |
| Barrow In Furness | 2 | 57.80x |
| Birmingham | 1 | 5.55x |
| Grendon Bishop | 1 | 10000.00x |
| Pertenhall | 1 | 5000.00x |
| St Marylebone London | 1 | 8.73x |
| Upper Llanvrechva | 1 | 416.67x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Cumpton surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Cumpton surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Cumpton households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 4 |
| Agricultral Labourer | 1 |
| Blacksmith | 1 |
| Domestic Servant | 1 |
| Heater Steel Wire Wks | 1 |
| Housekeeper | 1 |
| Ladies Maid (Domestic) | 1 |
| Miller Master | 1 |
| Millers Son (No Occ) | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Spinner | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 23 people were recorded with the Cumpton surname. That placed it at #30,339 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 1 in 2016. That gives Cumpton a modern rank of #39,061.
A locational surname referring to someone from a place called "Compton".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Cumpton bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.