2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Iacampo
An Italian surname derived from the words "iacere" (to rest) and "campo" (field), possibly referring to someone who lived in or owned a farm or agricultural land.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Iacampo. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Iacampo 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Iacampo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Iacampo, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Iacampo
Among Census respondents with the surname Iacampo, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Iacampo 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 Iacampo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.2% · 101
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Iacampo
Iacampo 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
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,775 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-3 bearers (-2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,457 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 11,775 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.8%) | Down 1,457 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 Iacampo 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 | #151,532 | #152,989 | -1.0% |
| Count | 108 | 105 | -2.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Iacampo bearers went from 108 to 105 (-2.8% change). The surname moved down 1,457 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #152,989.
FAQ
Iacampo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Iacampo?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Iacampo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Iacampo?
Iacampo ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 105 people with the surname Iacampo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Iacampo.
Has Iacampo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Iacampo went from 108 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #151,532 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Iacampo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Iacampo, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Iacampo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.2% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Iacampo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%), Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Iacampo (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 Iacampo mean?
An Italian surname derived from the words "iacere" (to rest) and "campo" (field), possibly referring to someone who lived in or owned a farm or agricultural land. 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 Iacampo (0.04 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 surname Iacampo?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.