People With Last Name Campbell

The surname Campbell has its origins in Scotland, deriving from the Gaelic words "cam," meaning "crooked," and "beul," meaning "mouth." This name likely began as a nickname, referring to someone with a "crooked mouth" or "wry mouthed." The Campbell name is historically significant, associated with Clan Campbell, one of the largest and most influential Highland clans. The clan's roots can be traced back to the ancient Britons of Strathclyde, and by the period between 1200 and 1500, the Campbells had become a dominant force in Scotland, particularly in Argyll, extending their influence from Edinburgh to the Hebrides and the western Highlands.

With over 386157 bearers and a Census rank of #47, Campbell stands out as one of the most widely held last names in the U.S. That equates to 131 out of every 100,000 people.

Our database contains over 377008 people with the last name Campbell. This surname is most commonly found in Florida, Texas, California. We have over 205 unique first names combined with the last name Campbell in our records. The most frequent first names associated with this surname are David, James, Robert.