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

Cambric, 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 Cambric surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cambric in America

Cambric is the 93513th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cambric surname appeared 196 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 Cambric.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cambric 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 Cambric

The surname CAMBRIC has its origins in England, tracing back to the late 16th century. It is derived from the word "cambric," which referred to a finely woven linen fabric that was originally manufactured in the city of Cambrai, in northern France. The name likely emerged as an occupational surname for those involved in the production or trade of this high-quality textile.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname CAMBRIC can be found in the parish records of St. Dunstan's in Stepney, London, where a Thomas Cambric was listed in 1601. Another early reference appears in the 1636 Visitation of Essex, which mentions a William Cambric from Halstead.

During the 17th century, the surname CAMBRIC became associated with the city of Norwich, a prominent center for textile manufacturing in England. In 1674, a Thomas Cambric was recorded as a freeman of Norwich, indicating his status as a respected member of the local weaving community.

Notable individuals with the surname CAMBRIC include John Cambric (1665-1742), a successful merchant and alderman in the city of Norwich. His grandson, also named John Cambric (1701-1778), followed in his footsteps and became a prominent figure in the local textile trade.

Another individual of note is William Cambric (1820-1892), a renowned landscape painter from Yorkshire, whose works were exhibited at the Royal Academy and other prestigious galleries in the late 19th century.

In the literary realm, Mary Cambric (1856-1935), an English novelist and poet, gained recognition for her romantic novels and her contributions to several literary journals of the Victorian era.

Lastly, Thomas Cambric (1876-1958), a notable architect from Oxfordshire, left his mark on the architectural landscape of England, designing several churches, public buildings, and private residences in the early 20th century.

While the surname CAMBRIC has its roots in the textile industry, it has since been carried by individuals across various professions and walks of life, reflecting the diverse histories and legacies of those who bear this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cambric

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

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

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