Explore the Family Name Camfield
The meaning of Camfield
English: variant of Canfield.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Camfield in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Camfield has seen a significant decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 35,957th in terms of most common surnames, but by 2010, it had dropped to 43,369th place, marking a decline of 20.61 percent. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell by 15.59 percent over the decade, decreasing from 590 to 498. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people declined by 22.73 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,957 | #43,369 | -20.61% |
| Count | 590 | 498 | -15.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.17 | -22.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Camfield
In regards to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Camfield, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. Most notably, there was an increase in those identifying as two or more races and Hispanic, rising 89.41 percent and 29.57 percent respectively. However, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with a slight decrease in representation from 94.92 percent in 2000 to 94.78 percent in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this name identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. The percentage of people identifying as Black saw a drop, going from 1.19 percent in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.92% | 94.78% | -0.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 2.41% | 29.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.61% | 89.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.19% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |