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

Camal, 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 Camal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Camal in America

Camal is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Camal surname appeared 109 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 Camal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Camal 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 Camal

The surname Camal has its origins in Spain, where it first emerged in the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "camal," which means "a butcher's shop" or "a place where animals are slaughtered." This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname given to someone who worked as a butcher or in a related trade.

In the early days, the surname Camal was primarily found in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia, where it was often spelled as "Camalonga" or "Camalongo." These variations likely referred to specific places or localities associated with the butchering trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Camal can be found in a document from the city of Barcelona, dated 1189, which mentions a certain "Guillem Camal" who was a butcher by profession. This document provides evidence of the surname's association with the butchering trade in medieval Spain.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname Camal. One such person was Juan Camal (1520-1588), a Spanish painter and sculptor who was active during the Renaissance period. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Spain.

Another notable Camal was Pedro Camal (1647-1718), a Spanish architect who was responsible for designing several prominent buildings in Madrid, including the Palacio de la Moncloa and the Church of San Andrés.

In the 18th century, there was a Francisco Camal (1732-1803), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Spanish-American War of Independence. He rose to the rank of General and played a significant role in several battles against the British forces.

Moving into the 19th century, we find mentions of Miguel Camal (1812-1879), a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Congress of Deputies, representing the province of Valencia.

Finally, in the early 20th century, there was a notable writer and journalist named José Camal (1895-1976), who was born in Barcelona. He wrote several novels and worked as a correspondent for various Spanish newspapers, covering events both nationally and internationally.

While the surname Camal has its roots in Spain, over time it has spread to other parts of the world due to immigration and migration patterns. However, its origins and historical significance remain closely tied to the butchering trade and the regions of Catalonia and Valencia in medieval and early modern Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Camal

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

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

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