Explore the Family Name Campbel
The meaning of Campbel
Scottish: variant of Campbell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Campbel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Campbel has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Campbel was ranked 50,903rd in popularity and had 385 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 67,519 with only 292 individuals carrying the surname, signifying a decrease of approximately 32.64% in rank and 24.16% in count. The proportion of individuals named Campbel per 100,000 people also declined by 28.57% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #67,519 | -32.64% |
| Count | 385 | 292 | -24.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.1 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Campbel
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were several shifts observed for the surname Campbel from 2000 to 2010. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, those who identified with two or more races increased by 5.38%. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 11.55%, while Hispanic representation saw a modest growth of 9.62%. Most notably, there was a significant increase of 22.84% in the number of individuals with the Campbel surname identifying as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.56% | 54.45% | -11.55% |
| Black | 30.39% | 37.33% | 22.84% |
| Hispanic | 3.12% | 3.42% | 9.62% |
| Two or More Races | 2.6% | 2.74% | 5.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |