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

Camby, 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 Camby surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Camby in America

Camby is the 64559th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Camby surname appeared 308 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 Camby.

We can also compare 2010 data for Camby 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 Camby

The surname CAMBY has its origins in France, with records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "cambe," which referred to a bend or curve, likely describing a person who lived near a winding river or a curved path.

The name was initially concentrated in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas around Paris and Normandy. Early records show variations in spelling, such as Cambie, Cambier, and Cambay, reflecting the fluid nature of surnames during that period.

One of the earliest documented references to the CAMBY name can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a collection of charters from the 12th century. This manuscript mentions a certain "Robertus de Cambia" in 1184, who may have been a landowner or a notable figure in the region.

In the 13th century, the name appears in the Testa de Nevill, a survey of landholdings in England and Wales. This document records a "William de Camby" as a tenant in the county of Lincolnshire, suggesting that the name had spread to England through migration or Norman influence.

Notable individuals with the CAMBY surname include:

1. Jean de Camby (c. 1415-1480), a French diplomat and cleric who served as the Bishop of Toul from 1467 until his death.
2. Philippe de Camby (c. 1540-1615), a French military engineer and architect who worked on fortifications in various cities across France.
3. Antoine de Camby (c. 1600-1675), a French nobleman and landowner who held significant estates in the Normandy region.
4. Jacques de Camby (c. 1680-1745), a French artist known for his landscapes and portraiture, particularly of members of the French nobility.
5. Marie-Thérèse de Camby (1728-1803), a French writer and salonnière who hosted influential literary gatherings in Paris during the Enlightenment era.

Throughout its history, the CAMBY surname has also been associated with various place names in France, such as Cambray, Cambrai, and Cambeville, reflecting the geographic roots of the name's bearers. While the surname has spread globally over the centuries, its French origins and early recorded instances provide a rich tapestry of historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Camby

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

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

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