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

Camposeco, 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 Camposeco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Camposeco in America

Camposeco is the 67126th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Camposeco surname appeared 294 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 Camposeco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Camposeco 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 Camposeco

The surname CAMPOSECO originated in Spain and can be traced back to the late 15th century. It is derived from the Spanish words "campo" meaning field or countryside, and "seco" meaning dry or arid. This suggests that the name likely referred to an individual or family who lived or owned land in a dry or arid rural area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CAMPOSECO surname appears in a land registry document from the region of Extremadura, dated 1492. This document details the sale of a parcel of land from a certain Juan CAMPOSECO to a neighboring landowner. The spelling at the time was slightly different, appearing as "Camposseco".

In the 16th century, there are mentions of a prominent CAMPOSECO family residing in the city of Seville. Historical records indicate that a Diego CAMPOSECO (1523-1590) served as a respected magistrate and advisor to the city council during that time.

The CAMPOSECO name also appears in several ecclesiastical records from the 17th century. Notably, a Father Tomás CAMPOSECO (1621-1689) is listed as a parish priest in the town of Mérida, where he oversaw the construction of a new church building.

In the 19th century, a renowned poet and playwright named Juana CAMPOSECO (1832-1901) gained recognition for her works that explored themes of rural life and the struggles of the working class. Her poetry collections, such as "Voces del Campo" (Voices of the Countryside), were widely acclaimed during her lifetime.

Another notable figure was General Francisco CAMPOSECO (1865-1942), a military leader who played a significant role in the Spanish Civil War. He commanded loyalist forces in several key battles and was later recognized for his strategic leadership.

While the CAMPOSECO surname originated in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly Latin American countries, due to migration and immigration patterns over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Camposeco

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

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 Camposeco 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 Camposeco 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 Camposeco was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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