UK surname
From a town or hamlet called Lampton.
In the 1881 census there were 73 people recorded with the Lampton surname, ranking it #23,220 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 88, ranked #32,396, down from #23,220 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to All Saints, St Bees and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lampton is 131 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 20.5%.
1881 census count
73
Ranked #23,220
Modern count
88
2016, ranked #32,396
Peak year
1861
131 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Lampton surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Lampton 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 | 60 | #22,584 |
| 1861 | historical | 131 | #17,052 |
| 1881 | historical | 73 | #23,220 |
| 1891 | historical | 93 | #24,965 |
| 1901 | historical | 21 | #31,686 |
| 1911 | historical | 51 | #27,708 |
| 1997 | modern | 30 | #34,701 |
| 1998 | modern | 36 | #34,246 |
| 1999 | modern | 36 | #34,323 |
| 2000 | modern | 39 | #34,066 |
| 2001 | modern | 38 | #34,004 |
| 2002 | modern | 32 | #34,790 |
| 2003 | modern | 29 | #35,129 |
| 2004 | modern | 24 | #35,697 |
| 2005 | modern | 22 | #35,993 |
| 2006 | modern | 26 | #35,822 |
| 2007 | modern | 33 | #35,461 |
| 2008 | modern | 30 | #35,736 |
| 2009 | modern | 31 | #35,794 |
| 2010 | modern | 39 | #35,451 |
| 2011 | modern | 37 | #35,553 |
| 2012 | modern | 57 | #34,452 |
| 2013 | modern | 97 | #31,239 |
| 2014 | modern | 85 | #32,743 |
| 2015 | modern | 86 | #32,604 |
| 2016 | modern | 88 | #32,396 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around All Saints, St Bees, London parishes, Manchester and Lambeth. 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 | All Saints | Derbyshire |
| 2 | St Bees | Cumberland |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 5 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Lampton 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 Lampton, 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 Lampton surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Lampton 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, Lampton 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 Lampton is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Lampton, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Lampton is of English origin, derived from a place name. It is believed to have originated in the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.
The name is thought to be a locational surname, derived from the village of Lampton, which is located near Taunton in Somerset, England. The name Lampton itself is derived from the Old English words "lamb" and "tun," meaning "lamb farm" or "lamb enclosure."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lampton can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1195, where a William de Lampton is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 12th century.
In the 13th century, the Lampton surname appears in various records, including the Pipe Rolls of Somerset from 1230, which mention a Robert de Lampton. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 also reference a William de Lampton from Oxfordshire.
During the medieval period, the Lampton family held lands and properties in various parts of England, including Somerset, Oxfordshire, and Gloucestershire. Some notable individuals bearing the Lampton surname from this time include:
1. John Lampton (c. 1280 - c. 1350), a landowner in Somerset. 2. Richard Lampton (c. 1325 - c. 1390), a member of the gentry in Oxfordshire. 3. Alice Lampton (c. 1350 - c. 1420), who inherited estates in Gloucestershire.
As the centuries passed, the Lampton surname continued to spread across England, and variations in spelling emerged, such as Lamptone and Lampeton.
In the 16th century, notable individuals with the Lampton surname included:
4. Thomas Lampton (c. 1520 - c. 1590), a wealthy merchant in London. 5. Elizabeth Lampton (c. 1550 - c. 1620), a philanthropist who funded the construction of a church in Dorset.
While the Lampton surname is not among the most common in England, it has a rich history dating back to the medieval period, reflecting the family's ties to various regions and their contribution to the fabric of English society over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lampton 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. Middlesex leads with 16 Lamptons recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.28x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 16 | 2.28x |
| Lancashire | 15 | 1.80x |
| Kent | 10 | 4.17x |
| Surrey | 8 | 2.34x |
| Nottinghamshire | 6 | 6.34x |
| Warwickshire | 4 | 2.26x |
| Yorkshire | 4 | 0.57x |
| Derbyshire | 3 | 2.73x |
| Ayrshire | 2 | 3.81x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0.65x |
| Cumberland | 1 | 1.65x |
| Durham | 1 | 0.48x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 0.73x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Basford in Nottinghamshire leads with 6 Lamptons recorded in 1881 and an index of 137.61x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Basford | 6 | 137.61x |
| Burham | 6 | 1818.18x |
| Manchester | 6 | 16.01x |
| Clerkenwell London | 5 | 30.16x |
| Kensington London | 5 | 12.80x |
| Aston | 4 | 8.20x |
| Gorton | 4 | 51.09x |
| Great Bolton | 4 | 36.23x |
| Streatham | 4 | 76.78x |
| Derby All Sts | 3 | 326.09x |
| Canterbury St Mary | 2 | 124.22x |
| Fulham London | 2 | 19.63x |
| Leeds | 2 | 5.09x |
| Loudoun | 2 | 158.73x |
| Newington | 2 | 7.71x |
| Shoreditch London | 2 | 6.57x |
| Spitalfields London | 2 | 37.88x |
| Birkenhead | 1 | 8.09x |
| Bradford | 1 | 5.93x |
| Bristol St Paul In | 1 | 27.25x |
| Chorlton On Medlock | 1 | 7.55x |
| Hartlepool | 1 | 33.67x |
| Lambeth | 1 | 1.63x |
| Lamplugh | 1 | 333.33x |
| Margate St John Baptist | 1 | 22.78x |
| Middlesbrough | 1 | 11.04x |
| Richmond | 1 | 20.83x |
| Smarden | 1 | 370.37x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Lampton 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 Lampton surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 73 people were recorded with the Lampton surname. That placed it at #23,220 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 88 in 2016. That gives Lampton a modern rank of #32,396.
From a town or hamlet called Lampton.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Lampton 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.