United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
"Hampton made history by being the first musician to incorporate the vibraphone into jazz performances."
Any of several places in England and Scotland, derived from Saxon words meaning farm by the bend of a river, including:
"The town's historic name Hampton reflects its origins as a farm situated at the bend of a local river."
A suburb of Richmond upon Thames borough, Greater London, England, originally in Middlesex.
"Hampton is a historic suburb of Richmond upon Thames that was originally part of Middlesex before becoming greater London."
The name Hampton likely comes from Old English words meaning "home" or "high" combined with "town," though its specific origin remains uncertain. Many places bearing this name were probably established by settlers who carried the tradition of naming their new communities after towns in England.