CROMPTON
Crompton
Crompton is an ancient English surname that traces its origins to the Old English name "Crumbatun" meaning 'small enclosure'; typically a village or hamlet surrounded by a wall or fence. The surname is most commonly found in the North West of England, especially in the historic county of Lancashire.
The earliest recorded instance of the name dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086 where a Hugh de Crompton was listed as a landowner in Lancashire. Over the centuries, the Crompton family prospered in the region and established themselves as prominent landowners, merchants, and industrialists.
One of the most notable figures bearing the Crompton surname is Samuel Crompton (1753-1827), the inventor of the spinning mule, a key innovation in the textile industry during the Industrial Revolution. His contribution revolutionised the process of spinning yarn and significantly impacted the textile trade in Britain.
Today, the Crompton surname continues to be prevalent in the UK and across the world, carried by individuals with diverse backgrounds and professions. The legacy of the Crompton family, alongside their contributions to industry and society, has cemented their name in the annals of British history.
There are approximately 7,666 people named Crompton in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,227th most common surname in Britain. Around 118 in a million people in Britain are named Crompton.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Amanda
- Christine
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan