Gump History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The ancient roots of the Gump family are found in the German state of Bavaria. Gump was a local name, for someone who lived in Bavaria, where their name rose to prominence through their involvement in the social and cultural affairs of the area.

Early Origins of the Gump family

The surname Gump was first found in Bavaria, where in ancient times the name Gummer came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the region's feudal society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the household acquired distant estates which in turn elevated their social status.

Early History of the Gump family

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Gump Spelling Variations

Many cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Gump include Gummer, Gumer, Gumme, Gumm, Gum, Guma, Gumma, Gummers, Gumers, Gumen, Guemel, Gummere, Gummen, Gummel, Gummle, Gumere, Gumen, Gumel, Gumle, Gummaer, Gumaer, Guemmer, Gommer, Guemer, Gomer, Guemmere, Guemmen, Guemmel, Gommere, Gommen, Gomere, Gomen, Guemel and many more.

Early Notables of the Gump family

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Gump Ranking

In the United States, the name Gump is the 9,023^rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Gump migration to the United States +

German settlers were among the most common to come to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. Poverty and religious persecution drove many Bavarians to make this long trek. tenant farmers were also enticed by the prospect of owning land. From east to west, these German immigrants populated the United States, settling in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada also provided homes to many. Early settlers bearing the Gump surname or a spelling variation of the name include:

Gump Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

George Gump, who arrived in Maryland in 1709 2
Hans Joreg Gump, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1732 2
Johb George Gump, who landed in Maryland in 1732 2

Gump Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Mr. A.S. Gump, who arrived in America, in 1904
Mrs. A.S. Gump, who arrived in America, in 1905
Jennie Gump, aged 34, who arrived in America, in 1905
A.S. Gump, who arrived in America, in 1905
Mrs. Alfred L. Gump, aged 32, who arrived in America, in 1906
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Contemporary Notables of the name Gump (post 1700) +

Carissa Gump (b. 1983), née Gordon, American weightlifter, five-time consecutive American Open champion (2002-2006)
Scott Gump (b. 1965), American professional PGA golfer, wining three Nationwide Tour victories including The Players Championship in 1999
Jean T. Gump, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972 3
James H. Gump, American Republican politician, Candidate in primary for Michigan State House of Representatives 41st District, 1974 3

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 20) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html