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UK surname

Campos

A topographic surname of Spanish and Portuguese origin, referring to someone who lived near fields or meadows.

In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Campos surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 562, ranked #9,130, up from #33,721 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Watford, Three Rivers and Brent.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Campos is 562 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 28000.0%.

1881 census count

2

Ranked #33,721

Modern count

562

2016, ranked #9,130

Peak year

2016

562 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Campos had 2 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,721 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 562 in 2016, ranked #9,130.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 12 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Campos surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Campos surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Campos 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
1851 historical 1 #33,412
1861 historical 3 #33,861
1881 historical 2 #33,721
1891 historical 2 #34,436
1901 historical 3 #34,063
1911 historical 12 #32,302
1997 modern 191 #18,150
1998 modern 203 #17,949
1999 modern 234 #16,506
2000 modern 240 #16,186
2001 modern 227 #16,573
2002 modern 246 #15,988
2003 modern 260 #15,216
2004 modern 306 #13,720
2005 modern 317 #13,323
2006 modern 359 #12,216
2007 modern 394 #11,508
2008 modern 413 #11,185
2009 modern 434 #11,014
2010 modern 482 #10,319
2011 modern 443 #10,924
2012 modern 460 #10,498
2013 modern 486 #10,250
2014 modern 529 #9,683
2015 modern 530 #9,605
2016 modern 562 #9,130

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 Watford, Three Rivers, Brent and Lambeth. 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 Watford 010 Watford
2 Three Rivers 008 Three Rivers
3 Brent 031 Brent
4 Three Rivers 012 Three Rivers
5 Lambeth 010 Lambeth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Campos

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Campos

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Campos, 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

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Campos surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Campos 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 younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

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, Campos 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

Campos 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.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Campos 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 Campos 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 Campos, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Campos

The surname Campos is of Spanish origin, derived from the Spanish word "campo," meaning "field" or "countryside." This name likely originated in Spain during the Middle Ages as a toponymic surname, referring to individuals who lived or worked in rural areas or near fields.

The earliest recorded instances of the Campos surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Spain, particularly in the northern and central parts of the country. It is believed that some variations of the spelling, such as "Campes" or "Campez," existed during this time period.

In the 14th century, the Campos surname appeared in historical records and documents, including the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a medieval manuscript commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. This book listed several individuals with the surname Campos, indicating their presence in various parts of the Iberian Peninsula.

Notable individuals bearing the Campos surname include:

1. Juan de Campos (c. 1470-1538), a Spanish navigator and explorer who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. 2. Tomás de Campos (c. 1530-1603), a Spanish painter and architect known for his work in the Mannerist style. 3. Francisco Campos (1516-1592), a Spanish Dominican friar and theologian who served as the Bishop of Tenerife. 4. José María Campos (1789-1857), a Mexican military officer and politician who served as the President of Mexico briefly in 1851. 5. Carlos Campos (1870-1942), a Mexican diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1913 to 1914.

The Campos surname also has connections to various place names in Spain, such as Campo de Criptana, a municipality in the province of Ciudad Real, and Campo de Montiel, a historical region in the province of Ciudad Real and Albacete.

As the Spanish empire expanded, the Campos surname spread to other parts of the world, including Latin America and the Philippines, where it is still commonly found today. The name has maintained its connection to rural areas and agricultural communities throughout its history.

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1881 census detail

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Campos families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Campos 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. Kent leads with 1 Campos' recorded in 1881 and an index of 15.20x.

County Total Index
Kent 1 15.20x
Midlothian 1 38.76x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Edinburgh St Cuthberts in Midlothian leads with 1 Campos' recorded in 1881 and an index of 96.15x.

Place Total Index
Edinburgh St Cuthberts 1 96.15x
Hackington St Stephen 1 0.00x

Top male names

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

Name Count
Alfred 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 Campos households.

Occupation Count
Clergyman Roman Catholic 1

FAQ

Campos surname: questions and answers

How common was the Campos surname in 1881?

In 1881, 2 people were recorded with the Campos surname. That placed it at #33,721 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Campos surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 562 in 2016. That gives Campos a modern rank of #9,130.

What does the Campos surname mean?

A topographic surname of Spanish and Portuguese origin, referring to someone who lived near fields or meadows.

What does the Campos map show?

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