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

Camarillo, 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 Camarillo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Camarillo in America

Camarillo is the 3261st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Camarillo surname appeared 11,066 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname Camarillo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Camarillo 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 Camarillo

The surname Camarillo originated in Spain, where it first appeared in the 14th century. The name is derived from the Spanish word "camarillo," which means "small room" or "chamber." It is believed that the name was initially given to someone who lived in or was associated with a small room or chamber.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Camarillo surname can be found in the Repartimiento de Sevilla, a manuscript dating back to 1293, which documented the distribution of lands and properties in the city of Seville following the Christian conquest. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Camarillo, suggesting that the name was already well-established in that region.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the Camarillo family played a significant role in the Spanish colonization of the Americas. Juan Camarillo (1465-1533) was one of the first Spanish settlers in Mexico, arriving in the early 16th century. He established a successful agricultural enterprise and contributed to the development of the region.

Another notable figure with the Camarillo surname was Pedro Camarillo (1579-1648), a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of the Philippines. He served as the governor of the Mariana Islands from 1633 to 1637 and is credited with establishing several settlements in the region.

In the 19th century, the Camarillo surname gained prominence in the United States, particularly in California. Juan Camarillo (1812-1880) was a prominent landowner and rancher in Ventura County, California. He owned the Rancho Calleguas, a vast land grant that encompassed what is now the city of Camarillo, which was named in his honor.

María Camarillo (1832-1918), the daughter of Juan Camarillo, inherited the Rancho Calleguas and continued to expand the family's land holdings. She was a respected businesswoman and philanthropist, known for her contributions to the development of the region.

Another notable figure with the Camarillo surname was José Camarillo (1881-1963), a Mexican-American businessman and civic leader in Los Angeles. He was a prominent figure in the city's Mexican-American community and played a significant role in promoting education and cultural awareness.

Throughout history, the Camarillo surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, ranchers, soldiers, explorers, and civic leaders. While the name has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly in areas with historical Spanish influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Camarillo

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

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

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