2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Sampilo
Occupational surname associated with weavers or embroiderers.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Sampilo. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sampilo 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Sampilo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sampilo, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 78.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.6%) and Two or More Races (4.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sampilo
The surname Sampilo has its origins in the northern regions of Italy, specifically in the region of Lombardy. It is believed to have emerged during the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word 'sampogna,' which refers to a type of rustic pipe or shepherd's flute.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Sampilo can be found in a medieval manuscript dating back to the 15th century, where it is mentioned in connection with a family of landowners in the town of Bergamo. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who were involved in pastoral or agricultural activities.
In the late 16th century, there are records of a Girolamo Sampilo, a renowned luthier (maker of stringed instruments) from the city of Cremona. His instruments were highly sought after and are considered valuable artifacts in the world of classical music.
During the Renaissance period, the Sampilo family gained prominence in the city of Milan. Records from the 17th century mention a Giovanni Battista Sampilo, a respected architect who contributed to the design of several churches and public buildings in the city.
In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Sampilo was Maria Sampilo, a celebrated opera singer who performed in various theaters across Italy and Europe. Her exceptional vocal talents were widely acclaimed during her time.
Another individual of note was Francesco Sampilo, a scholar and writer who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He authored several works on philosophy, literature, and the arts, and was considered a prominent intellectual figure in his era.
As the surname Sampilo spread across Italy and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Sampiglio, Sampieri, and Sampile. Some of these variations may have been influenced by the regional dialects or by the preference of different family branches.
It is worth noting that while the surname Sampilo is not among the most common Italian surnames, it has maintained a presence throughout the country, particularly in the northern regions, where it originated. The name continues to be carried forward by individuals who trace their ancestry back to the regions where it first emerged.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sampilo
Among Census respondents with the surname Sampilo, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 78.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.6%) and Two or More Races (4.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Sampilo 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 Sampilo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander78.6% · 81
- Hispanic or Latino13.6% · 14
- Two or more races4.9% · 5
- White1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sampilo
Sampilo appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-10 bearers (-8.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 7,981 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -10 bearers (-8.8%) | Down 7,981 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 Sampilo 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 | #146,201 | #154,182 | -5.5% |
| Count | 113 | 103 | -8.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sampilo bearers went from 113 to 103 (-8.8% change). The surname moved down 7,981 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #154,182.
FAQ
Sampilo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sampilo?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Sampilo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Sampilo?
Sampilo ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 103 people with the surname Sampilo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Sampilo.
Has Sampilo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sampilo went from 113 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Sampilo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sampilo, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 78.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.6%) and Two or More Races (4.9%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Sampilo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 78.6% (81 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sampilo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (78.6%), Hispanic (13.6%), Two or More Races (4.9%). 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 Sampilo (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 Sampilo mean?
Occupational surname associated with weavers or embroiderers. 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 Sampilo (0.03 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 common is the surname Sampilo?
See how many people have the last name Sampilo on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.