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

Camargo, 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 Camargo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Camargo in America

Camargo is the 3689th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Camargo surname appeared 9,626 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Camargo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Camargo 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 Camargo

The surname Camargo is of Spanish origin and can be traced back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the town of Camargo, located in the autonomous community of Cantabria in northern Spain. The name is derived from the Latin word "camarus," meaning "arched" or "vaulted," which likely refers to the town's topography or architectural features.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in a document from 1492, where a certain Juan de Camargo is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time. Another early reference appears in the archives of the Spanish Inquisition, where a Rodrigo de Camargo is listed as a witness in a trial held in Seville in the year 1528.

The Camargo surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the most prominent figures was Pedro de Camargo y Villavicencio (1650-1726), a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Panama from 1703 to 1707. He played a significant role in defending the region against pirate attacks and strengthening the fortifications of the city of Panama.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Francisco de Camargo (1720-1789), a Spanish painter who specialized in religious and historical subjects. His works can be found in various churches and museums across Spain, most notably the Museo del Prado in Madrid.

In more recent times, the Camargo surname has been borne by several notable individuals, including María Camargo (1902-1993), a Mexican actress and dancer who achieved international fame in the early 20th century. Marisa Camargo (1933-2018) was a Venezuelan singer and actress who had a successful career in theater, film, and television.

Juan Camargo (1931-2011) was a Spanish actor and director known for his work in both theater and film. He received numerous accolades, including the National Theater Prize of Spain in 1991 and the Goya Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1997.

While the Camargo surname is most commonly associated with Spain and its former colonies, it has also been adopted by families in other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, its origins can be traced back to the town of Camargo in northern Spain, and it continues to be a proud representation of Spanish cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Camargo

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Camargo, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!