Explore the Family Name Campau
The meaning of Campau
Altered form of French Campeau.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Campau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Campau" decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 33,735th most common surname in the US, with 637 people bearing it. However, by 2010, its rank fell to 39,052nd place, and the count of people with this surname decreased by 11.46% to 564. This decline resulted in a -20.83% change in the proportion per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,735 | #39,052 | -15.76% |
| Count | 637 | 564 | -11.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.19 | -20.83% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Campau
Concerning ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Campau surname is predominantly associated with people of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 96.70% of the individuals with this surname identified as White. However, this percentage declined slightly by 3.01% to 93.79% in 2010. Despite the small representation of other ethnicities, there was a noticeable increase in the Hispanic population and those identifying with two or more races. Specifically, the number of Hispanics with the Campau surname nearly doubled from 1.73% in 2000 to 3.37% in 2010. Similarly, the proportion of individuals who identify with two or more races increased from 0.78% to 1.60%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained constant, with no persons under the Campau surname identifying with these groups in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 93.79% | -3.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 3.37% | 94.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 1.6% | 105.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |