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

Iacampo, 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 Iacampo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iacampo in America

Iacampo is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iacampo surname appeared 108 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 Iacampo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iacampo 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 Iacampo

The surname Iacampo has its roots in Italy, where it originated in the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Italian phrase "ia campo," which translates to "in the field" or "on the field." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived or worked in a rural area, possibly as a farmer or agricultural worker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Barese, a collection of medieval documents from the Italian city of Bari, dating back to the 11th century. In these records, the name appears as "Iacampo" and "Jacampo," indicating that the spelling has remained relatively consistent over time.

During the Renaissance period, the name Iacampo gained prominence in various parts of Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Puglia. Historical records from this era mention several notable individuals bearing this surname, including Gian Battista Iacampo (1510-1585), a renowned painter from Naples who was known for his religious works and frescoes.

Another notable figure was Antonio Iacampo (1670-1735), a celebrated composer and violinist from Bari, who served at the court of the Dukes of Savoy in Turin. His compositions, particularly his violin sonatas, were highly regarded and influential during the Baroque period.

In the 19th century, the Iacampo surname gained recognition beyond Italy's borders. One notable example is Giuseppe Iacampo (1825-1892), an Italian explorer and cartographer who played a significant role in mapping parts of East Africa, including present-day Eritrea and Ethiopia.

The name Iacampo has also been associated with several notable figures in the field of sports. For instance, Enrico Iacampo (1899-1978) was an Italian footballer who played as a striker for several prestigious clubs, including Napoli and Lazio, in the early 20th century.

Additionally, the surname has been linked to several place names in Italy, such as the town of Iacampo in the province of Salerno, Campania, which likely derived its name from the surname itself, indicating the presence of families bearing this name in the area.

Throughout its history, the Iacampo surname has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Italy, and its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, reflecting the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the Italian peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iacampo

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

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

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