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

Cambi, 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 Cambi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cambi in America

Cambi is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cambi surname appeared 155 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 Cambi.

The history of the last name Cambi

The surname CAMBI originated in Italy, deriving its roots from the Latin word "cambiare," meaning "to change" or "to exchange." This name likely emerged during the Medieval period, perhaps as an occupational surname referring to those engaged in money-lending or banking professions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CAMBI can be traced back to the late 13th century in the city of Florence, where a family bearing this surname held considerable influence and wealth as prominent bankers and financiers. The CAMBI family played a pivotal role in the economic affairs of the Florentine Republic, with several members serving as government officials and diplomats.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Giovanni di Tommaso CAMBI (1370-1459) gained recognition as a prominent chronicler and historian, documenting the events and personalities of his time in his work titled "Istorie di Giovanni CAMBI."

During the Renaissance period, the CAMBI name was associated with the arts, as evidenced by the renowned architect and sculptor, Giuliano da Sangallo CAMBI (1445-1516), who contributed to the design and construction of several iconic buildings in Florence and Rome.

Another prominent figure bearing the CAMBI surname was Pier Filippo CAMBI (1525-1592), a distinguished jurist and legal scholar who served as the Auditor General of the Apostolic Chamber in Rome during the late 16th century.

In the realm of literature, the Italian poet and playwright, Gian Battista CAMBI (1554-1623), made significant contributions with his works, including "Il Mantellaccio" and "L'Idropica," which were widely acclaimed in his time.

While the CAMBI name has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, with notable individuals bearing this surname emerging in various fields, from business and politics to academia and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cambi

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

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 Cambi 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.

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

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