2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Camaraza
A surname referring to a church sacristan or sexton (camarero).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Camaraza. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Camaraza 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Camaraza in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Camaraza, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 87.0%. The next largest groups are White (11.3%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Camaraza
The surname Camaraza is believed to have originated in Spain, with roots tracing back to the 12th or 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "camara," meaning a chamber or room, possibly indicating an early association with those who worked in or maintained chambers or living quarters.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Camaraza can be found in the Libro de la Montería, a 14th-century manuscript detailing hunting expeditions of King Alfonso XI of Castile. This document mentions a location called Camaraza, which may have been the place of origin for the surname.
In the 15th century, a nobleman named Juan Camaraza was mentioned in official records from the town of Murcia in southern Spain. He was believed to be a landowner and influential figure in the region during that time.
Another notable individual with this surname was Alonso Camaraza, a Spanish explorer and soldier who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in the early 16th century. Camaraza played a role in the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire and is mentioned in several historical accounts from that period.
During the 17th century, a painter named Pedro Camaraza gained recognition for his religious works, particularly his depictions of biblical scenes and portraits of saints. Some of his paintings can still be found in churches and museums across Spain.
In the late 18th century, a military officer named Miguel Camaraza served in the Spanish army and participated in campaigns against Napoleon's forces during the Peninsular War. He was recognized for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
As the surname spread throughout Spain and its territories, variations in spelling emerged, such as Camarasa, Camarraza, and Camarrasa. These alternative spellings may have been influenced by regional dialects or influenced by the way the name was pronounced in different areas.
While the surname Camaraza is not among the most common in Spain today, it has a rich history and has been carried by notable individuals throughout the centuries, from explorers and soldiers to artists and landowners.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Camaraza
Among Census respondents with the surname Camaraza, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 87.0%. The next largest groups are White (11.3%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Camaraza 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 Camaraza surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino87.0% · 100
- White11.3% · 13
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Camaraza
Camaraza 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
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+15 bearers (+15.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 15,218 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +15 bearers (+15.0%) | Up 15,218 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 Camaraza 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 | #160,975 | #145,757 | 9.5% |
| Count | 100 | 115 | 15.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 28.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Camaraza bearers went from 100 to 115 (+15.0% change). The surname moved up 15,218 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #145,757.
FAQ
Camaraza surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Camaraza?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Camaraza. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Camaraza?
Camaraza ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Camaraza. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Camaraza.
Has Camaraza become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Camaraza went from 100 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 15 (+15.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Camaraza?
Among Census respondents with the surname Camaraza, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 87.0%. The next largest groups are White (11.3%) and Black (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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Camaraza in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.0% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Camaraza appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (87.0%), White (11.3%), Black (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 Camaraza (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 Camaraza mean?
A surname referring to a church sacristan or sexton (camarero). 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 Camaraza (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 people have the surname Camaraza?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.