KIMPTON
Kimpton
The surname Kimpton is of English origin and is locational, deriving from the village of Kimpton in Hertfordshire. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Cynewine" and the word "tun", meaning "settlement" or "village", thus denoting "Cynewine's village".
The Kimpton family name is first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Chivintone", indicating its early roots in the region. Over the centuries, the surname Kimpton has spread beyond its original point of origin and can now be found across the United Kingdom and beyond.
Individuals bearing the surname Kimpton have made notable contributions in various fields, including arts, sciences, and sports. The name has retained its historical significance and continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its origins in the village of Kimpton.
Today, the surname Kimpton serves as a reminder of the rich history and heritage of the Hertfordshire region and stands as a symbol of familial ties and ancestry for those who bear it.
There are approximately 1,353 people named Kimpton in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,821st most common surname in Britain. Around 21 in a million people in Britain are named Kimpton.
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
- Gary
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Celia
- Emma
- Jean
- Joanne
- Kathleen
- Linda
- Lisa
- Lorraine
- Margaret
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Simone
- Susan