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UK surname

Campagna

An Italian toponymic surname referring to someone who lived in or came from a countryside or rural area.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wychavon, Harrogate and Castle Point.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Campagna is 102 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

102

2016, ranked #30,722

Peak year

2013

102 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 102 in 2016, ranked #30,722.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Campagna surname distribution map

The map shows where the Campagna surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Campagna surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Campagna over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 68 #30,810
1998 modern 62 #31,735
1999 modern 69 #31,223
2000 modern 81 #30,036
2001 modern 80 #29,945
2002 modern 84 #29,982
2003 modern 89 #29,380
2004 modern 85 #30,132
2005 modern 82 #30,617
2006 modern 83 #30,808
2007 modern 85 #30,954
2008 modern 87 #30,999
2009 modern 92 #30,820
2010 modern 97 #30,697
2011 modern 96 #30,721
2012 modern 101 #30,078
2013 modern 102 #30,415
2014 modern 98 #31,370
2015 modern 98 #31,342
2016 modern 102 #30,722

Geography

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Where Campagnas are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Wychavon, Harrogate, Castle Point and Barnsley. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Wychavon 013 Wychavon
2 Harrogate 007 Harrogate
3 Castle Point 008 Castle Point
4 Barnsley 029 Barnsley
5 Harrogate 009 Harrogate

Forenames

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First names often paired with Campagna

These lists show first names that appear often with the Campagna surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Campagna

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Campagna, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Campagna surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Campagna household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Campagna is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Campagna is most concentrated in decile 3 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Campagna falls in decile 9 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Campagna is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Campagna, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Campagna

The surname Campagna originated in Italy, with its earliest known records dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Italian word "campagna," which means "countryside" or "open field." This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who lived or worked in the rural areas surrounding a town or village.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Giovanni Campagna, a nobleman from the region of Tuscany in the late 12th century. Records indicate that he owned vast tracts of land and vineyards in the Tuscan countryside.

The surname Campagna can also be found in several historical documents, including the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of legal documents from the Lombard kingdom that ruled parts of Italy in the 6th to 8th centuries. This suggests that the name may have even older origins, possibly dating back to the Early Middle Ages.

During the Renaissance period, the Campagna family produced several notable figures. One of the most prominent was Girolamo Campagna, a Renaissance sculptor born in Venice in 1552. He is best known for his intricate marble sculptures, many of which can still be seen in churches and museums throughout Venice and the surrounding regions.

Another notable bearer of the name was Pietro Campagna, a 16th-century Italian architect and engineer. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several impressive fortifications and defensive structures in the Veneto region of northern Italy.

In the 17th century, Giovanni Battista Campagna was a renowned Italian painter and etcher from the city of Genoa. His works, which often depicted religious scenes and landscapes, can be found in various galleries and churches throughout Italy.

The 18th century saw the rise of Niccolò Campagna, a celebrated Italian composer and violinist. He composed several operas and instrumental works that were widely performed across Europe during his lifetime, from 1720 to 1792.

Moving into the 19th century, Giuseppe Campagna was an Italian politician and statesman who played a significant role in the unification of Italy. Born in 1828, he served as a member of the Italian parliament and was a strong advocate for the principles of democracy and national unity.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Campagna families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Campagna surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Royal Navy leads with 1 Campagnas recorded in 1881 and an index of 909.09x.

County Total Index
Royal Navy 1 909.09x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Royal Navy in Royal Navy leads with 1 Campagnas recorded in 1881 and an index of 1000.00x.

Place Total Index
Royal Navy 1 1000.00x

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Campagna surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Pasquale 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Campagna households.

Occupation Count
Bandn 1

FAQ

Campagna surname: questions and answers

How common is the Campagna surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 102 in 2016. That gives Campagna a modern rank of #30,722.

What does the Campagna surname mean?

An Italian toponymic surname referring to someone who lived in or came from a countryside or rural area.

What does the Campagna map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Campagna bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.