The history of pumps dates back to the mid-17th century when the first rudimentary pumps were developed to assist in scientific experiments. However, significant advancements were made during the 19th and 20th centuries, leading to the development of more efficient and versatile pumps.

One of the earliest and simplest Vacuum Pump is the manual suction pump, known as the "suction pump." These pumps rely on human effort to create a vacuum by pulling a handle or using a piston to lower the pressure inside a chamber. While effective for certain applications, they have limited applications and are mostly replaced by more advanced technologies today.