Explore the Family Name Campton
The meaning of Campton
English: habitational name from Campton in Bedfordshire, named in Old English as ‘settlement (Old English tūn) by the Camel’ (a lost river name of Celtic origin).
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How common is the last name Campton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Campton has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Campton was ranked 38,079 in popularity, with 547 individuals having this surname. By 2010, the popularity rank dropped to 45,569, a decline of 19.67%. The count also fell by 14.26%, with only 469 individuals bearing this surname. Consequently, the proportion per 100k went down from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, indicating a 20% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,079 | #45,569 | -19.67% |
| Count | 547 | 469 | -14.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.16 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Campton
The Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Campton between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity increased from 1.10% to 1.28%, a rise of 16.36%. On the other hand, those identifying as two or more races decreased slightly from 1.83% to 1.71%, a drop of 6.56%. The largest group, Whites, saw a minimal increase from 93.60% to 94.67%. Interestingly, a new demographic emerged, Hispanics, making up 1.07% of the Camptons in 2010 from being nonexistent in 2000. However, the Black demographic disappeared completely in 2010, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at zero both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.6% | 94.67% | 1.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 1.71% | -6.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 1.28% | 16.36% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Black | 2.19% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |