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

Champi, 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 Champi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Champi in America

Champi is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Champi surname appeared 100 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 Champi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Champi 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 Champi

The surname CHAMPI is believed to have originated in France during the 12th century. It is thought to have derived from the Old French word "champ," meaning "field" or "countryside." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive term for someone who lived or worked in a rural area or near a field.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CHAMPI can be found in the Cartulaire de Braine, a collection of medieval charters from the Abbey of Braine in northern France, dated around 1160. This document mentions a person named "Gervais de Champi," likely referring to someone from a place called Champi or related to the profession of working in fields.

In the 13th century, there are records of a noble family named CHAMPI in the region of Burgundy, France. This family owned lands and properties in the area and their name was documented in various legal documents and property transactions.

During the 14th century, a notable figure named Jean CHAMPI (1320-1389) was a French scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Paris. He authored several works on philosophy and theology, which were influential during his time.

Another individual with the surname CHAMPI was Guillaume CHAMPI (1475-1542), a French composer and musician who served at the court of King Francis I. He is credited with composing several chansons and motets that were popular during the Renaissance period.

In the 16th century, the CHAMPI name appeared in the town of Champigny-sur-Marne, located near Paris. It is possible that the name originated from this place name, which itself is derived from the Old French word "champ" or "field."

Another historical figure bearing the CHAMPI surname was Marie CHAMPI (1610-1678), a French noblewoman and philanthropist who founded several charitable institutions in Paris. She is known for her philanthropic work in assisting the poor and underprivileged.

Over the centuries, the CHAMPI name has been found in various regions of France, particularly in the northern and central areas. While not a particularly common surname, it has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, musicians, and nobility.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Champi

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

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

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