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UK surname

Hamp

A surname derived from the Middle English word "hamp" meaning a small village.

In the 1881 census there were 238 people recorded with the Hamp surname, ranking it #11,476 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 283, ranked #15,359, down from #11,476 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, St Pancras and Northampton St Giles, Northampton St Sepulchre, Northampton Priory. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Leicester, South Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hamp is 535 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 18.9%.

1881 census count

238

Ranked #11,476

Modern count

283

2016, ranked #15,359

Peak year

1861

535 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Hamp had 238 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #11,476 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 283 in 2016, ranked #15,359.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 535 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Hamp surname distribution map

The map shows where the Hamp surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Hamp surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Hamp over time

The 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 214 #9,898
1861 historical 535 #4,913
1881 historical 238 #11,476
1891 historical 368 #9,464
1901 historical 317 #11,213
1911 historical 352 #10,229
1997 modern 268 #14,585
1998 modern 292 #14,120
1999 modern 280 #14,630
2000 modern 286 #14,385
2001 modern 275 #14,540
2002 modern 280 #14,660
2003 modern 266 #14,987
2004 modern 267 #15,038
2005 modern 259 #15,294
2006 modern 255 #15,521
2007 modern 262 #15,399
2008 modern 259 #15,688
2009 modern 270 #15,551
2010 modern 264 #16,163
2011 modern 262 #16,098
2012 modern 260 #16,090
2013 modern 279 #15,574
2014 modern 291 #15,168
2015 modern 280 #15,485
2016 modern 283 #15,359

Geography

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Where Hamps are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, St Pancras, Northampton St Giles, Northampton St Sepulchre, Northampton Priory and Claydon, East. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Leicester, South Oxfordshire, Milton Keynes, North Kesteven and Wolverhampton. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 London parishes London 3
2 St Pancras London (North Districts)
3 Northampton St Giles, Northampton St Sepulchre, Northampton Priory Northamptonshire
4 Claydon, East Buckinghamshire
5 London parishes London 2

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Leicester 034 Leicester
2 South Oxfordshire 008 South Oxfordshire
3 Milton Keynes 002 Milton Keynes
4 North Kesteven 014 North Kesteven
5 Wolverhampton 010 Wolverhampton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hamp

These lists show first names that appear often with the Hamp surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hamp

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hamp, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Hamp surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Hamp household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Hamp is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Hamp is most concentrated in decile 6 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Hamp falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hamp is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Hamp, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Hamp

The surname Hamp has its origins in England, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "hamp," which referred to a small village or hamlet. Alternatively, it may have stemmed from the Old English word "hæmm," meaning a meadow or enclosure.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hamp can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings across England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appeared in various spellings, such as "Hamp," "Hampe," and "Hampden," reflecting the variations in pronunciation and regional dialects of the time.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Robert de Hamp was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire, indicating the presence of the surname in that region. The Pipe Rolls were administrative records of the English Exchequer, documenting financial transactions and matters related to taxation.

During the 14th century, the surname Hamp was associated with several place names across England, including Hampstead in London and Hampton in Middlesex. These place names likely influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

One of the most renowned individuals bearing the surname Hamp was John Hampden (1594-1643), an English landowner and parliamentarian. He was a prominent figure in the English Civil War and a leading opponent of King Charles I's attempts to levy taxes without the consent of Parliament.

Another notable figure was Sir Geoffrey Hamp (1539-1605), an English politician and Member of Parliament who served during the reigns of Queen Elizabeth I and King James I.

In the 18th century, a notable family with the surname Hamp resided in Gloucestershire, England. One of its members, William Hamp (1717-1789), was a successful merchant and landowner.

During the 19th century, the Hamp surname was found in various parts of England, including Yorkshire, where a family of that name owned a successful textile business.

Throughout history, the surname Hamp has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including landowners, merchants, politicians, and military figures, reflecting the rich tapestry of English history and society.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Hamp families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hamp surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 52 Hamps recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.28x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 52 2.28x
Surrey 43 3.87x
Buckinghamshire 24 17.39x
Warwickshire 21 3.65x
Northamptonshire 19 8.85x
Oxfordshire 15 10.64x
Staffordshire 13 1.69x
Essex 8 1.78x
Lancashire 7 0.26x
Bedfordshire 6 5.08x
Norfolk 6 1.71x
Hampshire 4 0.86x
Hertfordshire 4 2.54x
Cheshire 2 0.40x
Durham 2 0.29x
Herefordshire 2 2.14x
Devon 1 0.21x
Kent 1 0.13x
Lincolnshire 1 0.27x
Shropshire 1 0.51x
Somerset 1 0.27x
Sussex 1 0.26x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bermondsey in Surrey leads with 12 Hamps recorded in 1881 and an index of 17.66x.

Place Total Index
Bermondsey 12 17.66x
Hornsey 10 34.65x
St George Bloomsbury 10 76.34x
East Claydon 9 3333.33x
St Pancras London 9 4.90x
West Ham 8 8.04x
Penge 7 48.01x
Rugby 7 89.86x
Winslow 7 538.46x
Burton Extra 6 135.75x
Great Bolton 6 16.73x
Lambeth 6 3.01x
Leighton Buzzard 6 118.11x
Oxford St Clement 6 168.54x
Camberwell 5 3.43x
Croydon 5 8.10x
Islington London 5 2.26x
Northampton Priory St 5 38.82x
Northampton St Sepulchre 5 45.79x
Stratford On Avon 5 156.74x
Upper Penn 5 259.07x
Abbots Langley 4 170.94x
Clerkenwell London 4 7.42x
Hampstead London 4 11.25x
Linslade 4 296.30x
Stanwick 4 784.31x
Clapham 3 10.52x
Leamington Priors 3 21.19x
Leckhampstead 3 1111.11x
Northampton All Sts 3 41.21x
Norwich St James 3 109.09x
Reigate Foreign 3 24.92x
Scottow 3 857.14x
Aldershot 2 12.76x
Aston Rowant 2 392.16x
Bacton 2 2222.22x
Chalgrove 2 500.00x
Fulham London 2 6.04x
Milton 2 172.41x
Newington 2 2.37x
Paddington London 2 2.38x
Tottenham 2 5.50x
Warburton 2 606.06x
Warwick St Nicholas 2 47.39x
Wellesbourne Mountford 2 363.64x
Birmingham 1 0.52x
Bow London 1 3.44x
Brighton 1 1.29x
Burnham 1 35.71x
Cowley 1 22.73x
Elvet 1 20.41x
Great Horwood 1 178.57x
Great Lumley 1 86.21x
Handsworth 1 5.27x
Isleworth 1 9.85x
Layton With Warbreck 1 10.06x
Lillington 1 135.14x
Littleham 1 28.82x
Northampton St Giles 1 12.22x
Oxford All Sts 1 333.33x
Oxford St Giles 1 14.88x
Oxford St Peter In East 1 185.19x
Shrewsbury St Julian 1 20.49x
Spittlegate 1 19.80x
St George Hanover Square 1 2.49x
St Giles In Fields London 1 8.93x
Thame 1 39.06x
Tunstall 1 476.19x
Wansford 1 909.09x
Wolverhampton 1 1.69x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hamp surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 11
Sarah 11
Elizabeth 8
Alice 6
Annie 6
Ellen 6
Jane 6
Eliza 4
Louisa 4
Fanny 3
Harriett 3
Rosa 3
Amy 2
Ann 2
Anne 2
Catherine 2
Clara 2
Emily 2
Florence 2
Harriet 2
Maria 2
Rose 2
Agnes 1
Annice 1
Bonard 1
Caroline 1
Clare 1
Dinah 1
Edith 1
Eleanor 1
Elizth. 1
Emma 1
Eva 1
Francie 1
Hannah 1
Helen 1
Isabella 1
Judeth 1
Julie 1
Katherine 1
Lilly 1
Lily 1
Lizzie 1
Louisie 1
Maud 1
May 1
Mildred 1
Rachel 1
Rebecca 1
Susanna 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Hamp surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
William 19
George 11
John 9
Joseph 7
Thomas 6
Henry 5
Alfred 4
Ernest 4
Frederick 4
Harry 4
Charles 3
Edward 3
James 3
Robert 3
Benjamin 2
Geo. 2
Matthew 2
Walter 2
Albert 1
Archibald 1
Arthur 1
Bertram 1
Caleb 1
Earnest 1
Edwin 1
Ezra 1
Herbert 1
Horace 1
Hubert 1
Jarmyn 1
Jno. 1
Josiah 1
Levi 1
Phillip 1
Richard 1
Robin 1
Sidney 1
Stanley 1
Thos.H. 1

FAQ

Hamp surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hamp surname in 1881?

In 1881, 238 people were recorded with the Hamp surname. That placed it at #11,476 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hamp surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 283 in 2016. That gives Hamp a modern rank of #15,359.

What does the Hamp surname mean?

A surname derived from the Middle English word "hamp" meaning a small village.

What does the Hamp map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hamp bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.