2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Caampued
A surname derived from a Filipino village name or location.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Caampued. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Caampued surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Caampued in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Caampued, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Black (3.5%) and Hispanic (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Caampued
The surname Caampued has its origins in the Philippines, tracing back to the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Tagalog language, with roots in the words "kaampu-ed," meaning "to be embraced" or "to be cherished." This name likely originated in the central Luzon region, particularly around the provinces of Bulacan and Pampanga.
One of the earliest known references to the Caampued name can be found in Spanish colonial records from the late 1500s, where it appeared as "Caampued" or variations like "Caampuhed." These records often documented local landowners, merchants, and other prominent individuals during the early years of Spanish rule in the Philippines.
In the 17th century, the surname Caampued began to appear more frequently in church records and official documents, indicating its growing presence in various parts of the archipelago. One notable individual from this period was Juan Caampued, a respected farmer and community leader in the town of Guagua, Pampanga, who lived from approximately 1630 to 1702.
As the centuries progressed, the Caampued name continued to spread across the Philippines, with pockets of families bearing this surname found in various regions. In the late 19th century, during the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule, a prominent figure named Gregorio Caampued emerged as a dedicated supporter of the revolutionary cause.
Another significant individual with the Caampued surname was María Caampued, a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights in the early 20th century. Born in 1875 in the province of Bulacan, she dedicated her life to empowering women through education and played a crucial role in establishing several schools and educational programs.
In more recent times, the Caampued name has been carried by notable individuals such as Josefina Caampued, a celebrated artist and sculptor who gained recognition for her intricate wood carvings and representations of Philippine culture. Born in 1920 in Pampanga, her works have been exhibited in various galleries and museums across the country.
While the Caampued surname may not be among the most widespread in the Philippines, it has left an indelible mark on the nation's history, with individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields, including agriculture, education, art, and the struggle for independence.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Caampued
Among Census respondents with the surname Caampued, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Black (3.5%) and Hispanic (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Caampued bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Caampued surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander88.5% · 100
- Black or African American3.5% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino3.5% · 4
- Two or more races3.5% · 4
- White0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Caampued
Caampued appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+3 bearers (+2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,174 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.7%) | Up 2,174 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Caampued surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #149,395 | #147,221 | 1.5% |
| Count | 110 | 113 | 2.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Caampued bearers went from 110 to 113 (+2.7% change). The surname moved up 2,174 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #147,221.
FAQ
Caampued surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Caampued?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Caampued. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Caampued?
Caampued ranks #147,221 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 113 people with the surname Caampued. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Caampued.
Has Caampued become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Caampued went from 110 recorded bearers to 113. That is an increase of 3 (+2.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Caampued?
Among Census respondents with the surname Caampued, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Black (3.5%) and Hispanic (3.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Caampued in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.5% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Caampued appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (88.5%), Black (3.5%), Hispanic (3.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Caampued (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Caampued mean?
A surname derived from a Filipino village name or location. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Caampued (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Caampued?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.