History:
The surname Pumpey is believed to be of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name Pumpa.
The earliest recorded spelling of the surname is found in the 11th century, when a William Pumpa was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. The name was also found in records from the 12th century in the county of Norfolk.
Description:
During the Middle Ages, the surname was used to identify people from the Pumpa family, who were believed to have been wealthy landowners and merchants in the area.
Variations of the surname include Pumpe, Pump, Pumpa, and Pumpey.
