2000
#134,037
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Campaniello
A surname indicating one's origin from the small town of Campaniello in Italy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 114 Americans carry the last name Campaniello. That puts it at #156,005 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,006,617 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Campaniello 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
114
1 in 3,006,617
Census rank
#156,005
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
99
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 99 bearers of the surname Campaniello in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156005th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Campaniello, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Black (4.0%) and Hispanic (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Campaniello
The surname Campaniello originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Lazio. Its roots can be traced back to the late Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "campana," meaning "bell," and the diminutive suffix "-ello," indicating a small bell or little bell.
The earliest known mention of the name Campaniello can be found in historical records from the city of Naples, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed that the name may have been initially given to individuals who lived near a bell tower or worked as bell ringers in churches or monasteries.
In the 15th century, the name Campaniello appeared in various legal documents and records from the Kingdom of Naples. For example, a certain Nicola Campaniello was mentioned as a landowner in the town of Sorrento in 1472.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Campaniello dates back to the 16th century, when a renowned painter named Giovan Battista Campaniello was born in Naples around 1520. He is known for his religious artwork, particularly his altarpieces and frescoes in several churches in Naples and the surrounding areas.
Another notable figure with the surname Campaniello was Domenico Campaniello, a philosopher and theologian who lived in the 17th century. Born in Naples in 1628, he was a respected scholar and authored several works on metaphysics and natural philosophy.
In the 18th century, the name Campaniello was associated with a family of musicians from the town of Aversa, near Naples. One of the most prominent members was Vincenzo Campaniello, a composer and organist who was born in 1720 and contributed to the development of the Neapolitan opera tradition.
Moving into the 19th century, Giuseppe Campaniello was a prominent Italian politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Parliament of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. He was born in Avellino in 1808 and played a significant role in the unification of Italy.
Throughout the centuries, the surname Campaniello has been found in various regions of Italy, particularly in the provinces of Naples, Caserta, Avellino, and Salerno. While the name may have originated from a specific occupation or location, it has since become a widespread Italian surname, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the country.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Campaniello
Among Census respondents with the surname Campaniello, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Black (4.0%) and Hispanic (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Campaniello 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 Campaniello surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.9% · 90
- Black or African American4.0% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 2
- Two or more races2.0% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Campaniello
Campaniello appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,104 places
2020
#156,005
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 99
-16 bearers (-13.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 11,864 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,037 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 10,104 places |
| 2020 | #156,005 | 99 | 0.03 | -16 bearers (-13.9%) | Down 11,864 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 Campaniello 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 | #144,141 | #156,005 | -8.2% |
| Count | 115 | 99 | -13.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -17.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Campaniello bearers went from 115 to 99 (-13.9% change). The surname moved down 11,864 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #156,005.
FAQ
Campaniello surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Campaniello?
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the surname Campaniello. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,006,617 residents.
How common is Campaniello?
Campaniello ranks #156,005 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 99 people with the surname Campaniello. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (114), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Campaniello.
Has Campaniello become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Campaniello went from 115 recorded bearers to 99. That is a decrease of 16 (-13.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #156,005.
What does the Census say about the background of Campaniello?
Among Census respondents with the surname Campaniello, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Black (4.0%) and Hispanic (2.0%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Campaniello in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.9% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Campaniello appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.9%), Black (4.0%), Hispanic (2.0%). 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 Campaniello (2000, 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 Campaniello mean?
A surname indicating one's origin from the small town of Campaniello in Italy. 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 Campaniello (0.03 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 last name Campaniello?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Campaniello on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.