Cumpston

Cumpston is a surname of English origin, predominantly found in the Northern counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English personal name "Cumbra", combined with "tun", meaning settlement or town.

The Cumpston surname is relatively rare but has a long history dating back centuries in the United Kingdom. Individuals bearing this surname can be traced to various historical records, including church registers, census data, and land deeds.

Over the years, different branches of the Cumpston family have spread across different regions, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, following migrations and emigrations patterns common in British history.

The Cumpston surname may have variations in spelling, such as Compston or Compton, due to regional accents and dialectal differences.

Members of the Cumpston family have contributed to various fields, including but not limited to academia, art, politics, and business. The surname has endured through generations, maintaining a sense of heritage and lineage among its bearers.

Today, individuals with the surname Cumpston can be found in different parts of the world, continuing to carry on the legacy of their ancestors and contributing to the diversity of the global British diaspora.

There are approximately 42 people named Cumpston in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Cumpston.

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

  • Mark
  • Thomas

Female

  • Carolyn
  • Elspeth
  • Penelope

Similar and related surnames

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