Explore the Family Name Campe
The meaning of Campe
1. North German: variant of Kampe. 2. English (London): variant of Camp.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Campe in the United States?
The surname Campe, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 60,230th in terms of frequency, but by 2010 it had dropped to 70,645th, marking a 17.29% decrease. Additionally, the count of people with this surname went from 313 in 2000 to 277 in 2010, a drop of 11.5%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Campe per 100,000 decreased by 25%, going from 0.12 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #70,645 | -17.29% |
| Count | 313 | 277 | -11.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Campe
Regarding the ethnicity of people with the surname Campe, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly, from 93.61% in 2000 to 90.25% in 2010. The Hispanic representation increased by 24.45%, climbing from 3.19% to 3.97%. Furthermore, the 2010 census revealed new ethnic identities among those named Campe, with 2.17% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.81% as Black. There were no individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.61% | 90.25% | -3.59% |
| Hispanic | 3.19% | 3.97% | 24.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |