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

Camas, 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 Camas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Camas in America

Camas is the 60790th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Camas surname appeared 331 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 Camas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Camas 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 Camas

The surname Camas originates from Spain, specifically the region of Aragon. It can be traced back to the 13th century, deriving from the Spanish word "cama," meaning "bed" or "mattress." This connection suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person involved in the production or trade of bedding materials.

During the medieval period, the name is found in several historical records from the Kingdom of Aragon. One notable example is the Cartulary of Santa María de Huerta, a 13th-century manuscript that mentions a certain Pedro de Camas, likely a landowner or prominent figure in the region.

The earliest documented instance of the Camas surname dates back to 1278, when a certain Juan de Camas was listed as a witness in a legal document from the city of Zaragoza. This record provides valuable insight into the surname's presence in the area during that time.

Throughout the centuries, the Camas surname has seen various spellings, including Camas, Cammas, and Camás, reflecting the linguistic evolution and regional variations within Spain. Interestingly, there are also place names in Spain that bear similarities to the surname, such as the town of Camás in the province of Soria.

Notable individuals with the Camas surname include:

1. Miguel de Camas (c. 1490-1560), a Spanish Renaissance painter and sculptor from Aragon, known for his religious works adorning churches in the region.

2. Beatriz de Camas (c. 1530-1590), a renowned herbalist and healer from Zaragoza, who authored several influential treatises on medicinal plants and their applications.

3. Francisco de Camas (1590-1660), a Spanish dramatist and poet from Valencia, whose plays were performed in the renowned theatres of Madrid during the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

4. Pedro Camas y Guzmán (1665-1725), a Spanish naval officer and explorer who led several expeditions to the Pacific Coast of the Americas in the early 18th century.

5. María de Camas (1720-1802), a celebrated Spanish opera singer and performer who graced the stages of major European theaters during the 18th century, earning acclaim for her vocal talents.

While the Camas surname has roots in Spain's history, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by Spanish emigrants and settlers over the centuries, contributing to the rich tapestry of global surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Camas

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

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

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