Find out how popular the last name Campis is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Campis.

Campis, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Campis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Campis in America

Campis is the 57781st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Campis surname appeared 352 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Campis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Campis to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Campis

The surname CAMPIS is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the late Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas surrounding the cities of Milan and Bergamo.

The name CAMPIS is derived from the Latin word "campus," which means "field" or "open land." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived or worked in rural areas or had some connection to agricultural pursuits.

One of the earliest known references to the name CAMPIS can be found in a medieval document from the 13th century, which mentions a family with this surname residing in the town of Bergamo. This document provides valuable insight into the antiquity of the name and its geographical origins.

In the 14th century, records show a certain Giovanni de Campis, a prominent merchant from Milan, who played a significant role in the city's trade and economic affairs. His influence and success contributed to the spread and recognition of the CAMPIS surname within the region.

During the Renaissance period, the CAMPIS name gained further prominence with the birth of Matteo Campis (1480-1564), a renowned Italian architect and sculptor. His works, which include the design and construction of several churches and palaces in northern Italy, are considered masterpieces of the Renaissance style.

Another notable figure bearing the CAMPIS surname was Girolamo Campis (1551-1625), a distinguished Italian jurist and legal scholar. He served as a judge in the Republic of Venice and authored several influential treatises on Roman law, which were widely studied and cited throughout Europe.

In the 17th century, the CAMPIS family produced a celebrated painter, Antonio Campis (1615-1687), whose works adorned churches and noble residences across Italy. His skillful use of light and color earned him recognition among the finest artists of the Baroque period.

As the centuries passed, the CAMPIS name continued to be carried by individuals who made significant contributions in various fields, including literature, music, and academia. One such figure was the 19th-century Italian poet and novelist, Giulia Campis (1820-1892), whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

Throughout its long history, the surname CAMPIS has undergone slight variations in spelling, with forms such as Campisi, Campese, and Campese appearing in different regions of Italy. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent, reflecting the agricultural and rural roots of its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Campis

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Campis.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Campis was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Campis has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Campis was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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