Explore the Family Name Campo
The meaning of Campo
1. Italian and Spanish: topographic name denoting someone who lived by a field, from campo ‘field, country(side)’ (from Latin campus ‘plain’), or a habitational name from any of numerous places called with this word. Compare Spanish Del Campo. 2. Altered form of French Campeau. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Antonio, Gaspare, Sal, Angelo, Carmine, Vito, Alfredo, Giuseppe, Marco, Rocco, Santino, Attilio. Spanish Manuel, Carlos, Jose, Juan, Fernando, Ana, Enrique, Luis, Eduardo, Francisco.
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How common is the last name Campo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Campo has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 5392 compared to a slightly improved rank of 5378 in 2010, marking a change of 0.26%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 5943 in 2000 to 6470 in 2010, indicating an 8.87% increase. However, despite the increase in the number of people with this surname, the proportion per 100k remained nearly stable, decreasing by just 0.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,392 | #5,378 | 0.26% |
| Count | 5,943 | 6,470 | 8.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.2 | 2.19 | -0.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Campo
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Campo also presents interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The most significant growth was observed among Asian/Pacific Islanders who were associated with the name, going up by 62.81% from 2.42% to 3.94%. There was also a small increase in the percentage of Black individuals with this surname, rising by 4.24%. The Hispanic population with this surname saw a notable growth of 14.32%, increasing from 27.38% to 31.30%. Meanwhile, the percentage of White individuals with this surname decreased by 7.92%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell by 26.47%. Those identifying as two or more races also saw a slight decrease of 8.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.07% | 61.76% | -7.92% |
| Hispanic | 27.38% | 31.3% | 14.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.42% | 3.94% | 62.81% |
| Black | 1.65% | 1.72% | 4.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1.04% | -8.77% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.34% | 0.25% | -26.47% |
Campo 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 Campo is Italian, which comprises 23.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (21.0%) and Spanish & Portuguese (19.0%). Additional ancestries include French & German, Indigenous American, Eastern European, Filipino & Austronesian, and Scandinavian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Italian | 23.5% |
| British & Irish | 21.0% |
| Spanish & Portuguese | 19.0% |
| Other | 36.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Campo
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 Campo have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Italy.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 46.80% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 46.80% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 46.80% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 46.20% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 44.60% |
What Campo 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 Campo 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 R-P311 and E-M78, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Cardoso, Randolph, Cabral, Lombardi, Buehler, Blanc, Hawkins, Ott, Arana, Schenk.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Campo surname are: A2, N, 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 Campo 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.
"Campo" Surname 47.1%
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.
"Campo" Surname 29.1%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Campo" Surname 16.2%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Campo" Surname 14.3%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Campo?
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 Campo are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition