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UK surname

Campo

An Italian occupational surname referring to a person who worked or lived in a field or meadow.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Campo surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 108, ranked #29,578, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Cardiff, Huntingdonshire and Bedford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Campo is 109 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 10700.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

108

2016, ranked #29,578

Peak year

2015

109 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Campo had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 108 in 2016, ranked #29,578.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 4 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Campo surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Campo surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Campo 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
1861 historical 4 #33,628
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 2 #34,263
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 38 #33,872
1998 modern 55 #32,399
1999 modern 61 #31,971
2000 modern 61 #32,039
2001 modern 58 #32,180
2002 modern 65 #31,903
2003 modern 72 #31,281
2004 modern 76 #31,125
2005 modern 76 #31,267
2006 modern 84 #30,665
2007 modern 85 #30,954
2008 modern 89 #30,713
2009 modern 94 #30,538
2010 modern 103 #29,780
2011 modern 104 #29,424
2012 modern 100 #30,258
2013 modern 98 #31,078
2014 modern 102 #30,714
2015 modern 109 #29,327
2016 modern 108 #29,578

Geography

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Where Campos 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 Cardiff, Huntingdonshire, Bedford, Brent and Rochdale. 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 Cardiff 003 Cardiff
2 Huntingdonshire 021 Huntingdonshire
3 Bedford 014 Bedford
4 Brent 021 Brent
5 Rochdale 019 Rochdale

Forenames

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First names often paired with Campo

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Campo

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Campo, 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 Campo surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Campo 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, Campo 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

Campo is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Campo falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Campo 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 Campo, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Campo

The surname Campo is of Italian origin, and it can be traced back to the late Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "campo," which means "field" or "countryside." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to people who lived in rural areas or worked in agricultural fields.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Campo can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Barese, a collection of historical documents from the city of Bari in southern Italy, dating back to the 12th century. The name appears in various forms, such as "de Campo" and "di Campo," indicating its association with a specific location or area.

During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals with the surname Campo gained recognition. One such figure was Battista Campo, an Italian painter from Cremona who lived between 1504 and 1567. His works were highly regarded during his lifetime, and some of his paintings can still be found in churches and museums throughout Italy.

Another prominent figure was Girolamo Campo, a scholar and humanist from Padua who lived from 1504 to 1588. He was known for his contributions to the study of classical literature and his translations of ancient Greek and Latin texts.

In the 17th century, the name Campo appeared in various records across Italy, including documents from the Vatican archives. One example is Giovanni Andrea Campo, a Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of Venafro from 1620 to 1638.

The surname Campo also has connections to place names in Italy. For instance, the town of Campobasso in the region of Molise takes its name from the Latin "campus bassus," meaning "low field." While not directly related to the surname, it reflects the geographical association of the word "campo" with rural areas.

Throughout history, several other individuals with the surname Campo have made notable contributions in various fields, such as literature, art, and politics. For example, Antonio Campo (1786-1854) was an Italian painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes, while Giuseppe Campo (1899-1968) was an Italian politician and writer who served as a member of the Italian parliament.

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1881 census detail

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Campo families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Campo 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. Lanarkshire leads with 1 Campos recorded in 1881 and an index of 32.05x.

County Total Index
Lanarkshire 1 32.05x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Glasgow in Lanarkshire leads with 1 Campos recorded in 1881 and an index of 181.82x.

Place Total Index
Glasgow 1 181.82x

FAQ

Campo surname: questions and answers

How common was the Campo surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Campo surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Campo surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 108 in 2016. That gives Campo a modern rank of #29,578.

What does the Campo surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to a person who worked or lived in a field or meadow.

What does the Campo map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Campo 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.