Explore the Family Name Campana
The meaning of Campana
Italian and Spanish: metonymic occupational name for a bell-ringer or bell-maker, from campana ‘bell’ (abbreviated from the Latin phrase vasa campana ‘Campanian vessels’, since bells were first produced in Campania). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Mario, Angelo, Gino, Alfonso, Antonio, Biagio, Caesar, Dino, Falco, Sisto, Alessandra, Amerigo, Carlo, Cosmo. Spanish Manuel, Jose, Jorge, Luis, Roberto, Agustin, Amado.
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How common is the last name Campana in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Campana has shown growth in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 8,636th most common surname, and by 2010, it had risen to the 8,429th position, marking a 2.4% increase. The count of people with this surname also grew by 11.84%, from 3,505 individuals in 2000 to 3,920 in 2010. The proportion of Campanas per 100,000 people saw a modest rise of 2.31% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,636 | #8,429 | 2.4% |
| Count | 3,505 | 3,920 | 11.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.3 | 1.33 | 2.31% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Campana
In terms of ethnicity associated with the surname Campana, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of people identified as White with this surname decreased by 7.97% over the decade, while those identifying as Hispanic increased by a significant 25.38%. The Asian/Pacific Islander segment also experienced growth, with a 14.03% increase. At the same time, the percentage of Campanas identifying as two or more races decreased by 10.57%. The census data from 2010 suppressed the percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.38% | 67.53% | -7.97% |
| Hispanic | 21.2% | 26.58% | 25.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.85% | 4.39% | 14.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.1% | -10.57% |
| Black | 0.14% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.2% | 0% | 0% |
Campana ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Campana is Italian, which comprises 29.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (16.3%) and French & German (15.9%). Additional ancestries include Spanish & Portuguese, Indigenous American, Eastern European, Filipino & Austronesian, and Scandinavian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Italian | 29.1% |
| British & Irish | 16.3% |
| French & German | 15.9% |
| Other | 38.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Campana
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Campana have recent ancestry locations in Italy and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Campania, Italy | 42.30% |
| Sicily, Italy | 42.30% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 38.50% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 38.50% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 37.50% |
What Campana haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Campana is R-U152, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-U152 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include I-M170 and R-DF27, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Olivo, Martini, Lombardi, Ferro, Marco, Lombardo, Fajardo, Rossi, Gartner, Falco.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Campana surname are: B2, H1, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Campana have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Campana" Surname 26.7%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Campana" Surname 22.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Vitamin Use
Takes vitamins on a regular basis.
"Campana" Surname 61.5%
23andMe Users 45.5%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Campana" Surname 16.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Campana?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Campana are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition