Explore the Family Name Compo
The meaning of Compo
1. Americanized form of French Campeau. Compare Compeau. 2. Americanized form of Italian Campo or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Compo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Compo saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Compo ranked 34,399 in popularity and had a count of 623. By 2010, the surname had dropped to rank 36,426 with a count of 614, marking a change of -5.89 in ranking and -1.44 in count. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also dipped by 8.7, from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,399 | #36,426 | -5.89% |
| Count | 623 | 614 | -1.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Compo
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts among those carrying the Compo surname between 2000 and 2010. There was a slight increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native, rising by 22.95 and 5.71 respectively. However, the percentage of individuals with the Compo surname identifying as white saw a small decrease of -2.30. Those identifying as Hispanic also decreased by -8.71. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.18% | 80.29% | -2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 7.7% | 8.14% | 5.71% |
| Hispanic | 4.82% | 4.4% | -8.71% |
| Two or More Races | 3.05% | 3.75% | 22.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |