2010
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Scampone
An Italian habitational surname referring to someone from a place called Campo.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Scampone. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Scampone 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Scampone in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Scampone, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Scampone
The surname Scampone has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Campania region, specifically in the area around Naples and the surrounding countryside. The name is derived from the Italian word "scampare," meaning "to escape" or "to flee," suggesting that the original bearer of this surname may have been a fugitive or someone who had fled from somewhere.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Scampone name can be found in a document dating back to 1498, which mentions a certain Giovanni Scampone from the town of Acerra, near Naples. This document is part of the historical archives of the Kingdom of Naples, providing evidence of the name's existence during that period.
In the 16th century, there are records of a family of musicians and composers bearing the Scampone surname. Notably, a certain Giulio Cesare Scampone (1548-1611) was a renowned lutenist and composer who served at the court of the Dukes of Mantua. His compositions for the lute were highly regarded and influential during the Renaissance.
Moving into the 17th century, there are mentions of a Neapolitan nobleman named Antonio Scampone (1623-1692) who held the title of Marchese di Casavecchia. He was a prominent figure in the city's social and political circles and is recorded as having participated in various diplomatic missions on behalf of the Kingdom of Naples.
Another notable figure with the Scampone surname was Francesco Scampone (1760-1832), a Neapolitan painter who specialized in religious artwork and frescoes. Several of his works can still be found adorning churches and monasteries in the Naples area, showcasing his skill and artistic talent.
In the late 19th century, a certain Vincenzo Scampone (1876-1947) made a name for himself as a renowned architect and urban planner in Naples. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and public spaces in the city, leaving a lasting impact on its architectural landscape.
While the Scampone surname is not among the most common in Italy today, it continues to be found predominantly in the southern regions, particularly around Naples and Campania, reflecting its deep-rooted origins in that area.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Scampone
Among Census respondents with the surname Scampone, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Scampone 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 Scampone surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.1% · 105
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Scampone
Scampone 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
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-13 bearers (-10.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,411 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-10.8%) | Down 12,411 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 Scampone 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 | #139,228 | #151,639 | -8.9% |
| Count | 120 | 107 | -10.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Scampone bearers went from 120 to 107 (-10.8% change). The surname moved down 12,411 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #151,639.
FAQ
Scampone surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Scampone?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Scampone. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Scampone?
Scampone ranks #151,639 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 107 people with the surname Scampone. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), 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 Scampone.
Has Scampone become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Scampone went from 120 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 13 (-10.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Scampone?
Among Census respondents with the surname Scampone, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Hispanic (0.9%). 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 Scampone in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.1% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Scampone appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.1%), Black (0.9%), Hispanic (0.9%). 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 Scampone (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 Scampone mean?
An Italian habitational surname referring to someone from a place called Campo. 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 Scampone (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 Americans have the surname Scampone?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.