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

Camano, 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 Camano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Camano in America

Camano is the 44270th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Camano surname appeared 486 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 Camano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Camano 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 Camano

The surname Camano originated in Italy, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "caminus," meaning "furnace" or "fireplace," potentially indicating that the earliest bearers of this name were involved in occupations related to heating or metalwork.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Camano surname can be found in the historical records of the Venetian Republic, where a merchant named Giovanni Camano was documented as conducting trade with the Byzantine Empire in the late 1500s.

During the Renaissance period, the Camano family gained prominence in the city of Florence, where they were patrons of the arts and supported several renowned artists, including the sculptor Baccio Bandinelli (1493-1560).

In the 17th century, a branch of the Camano family settled in the town of Macerata, located in the Marche region of central Italy. Here, they established themselves as landowners and became influential in local politics. One notable figure from this lineage was Girolamo Camano (1602-1678), who served as the mayor of Macerata for several terms.

The Camano surname also has ties to the island of the same name, located in the Puget Sound region of Washington state, USA. It is believed that the island was named after a Spanish explorer named Camano, who sailed in the area during the late 18th century, though records of his exact identity have been lost to history.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the Camano surname, including:

1. Andrea Camano (1524-1591), a Venetian merchant and diplomat who served as the ambassador to the Ottoman Empire.
2. Lucrezia Camano (1667-1733), an Italian painter and portraitist who achieved recognition for her works during the Baroque period.
3. Antonio Camano (1789-1857), an Italian architect and engineer who designed several prominent buildings in Rome, including the Church of San Pietro in Vincoli.
4. Enrico Camano (1870-1944), an Italian composer and conductor who is best known for his operas and orchestral works.
5. Marisa Camano (1926-2011), an Italian actress and film star who appeared in numerous popular movies during the mid-20th century.

While the Camano surname may have evolved and spread across different regions over time, its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural and historical tapestry of Italy, where it has left an indelible mark on the annals of various disciplines and endeavors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Camano

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

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

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