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

Camejo, 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 Camejo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Camejo in America

Camejo is the 19075th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Camejo surname appeared 1,427 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 Camejo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Camejo 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 Camejo

The surname Camejo has its origins in the Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago located off the northwestern coast of Africa. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "camino," meaning "path" or "way," suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with someone who lived near a specific path or road.

One of the earliest known records of the Camejo name can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in various documents related to the Canary Islands. During this period, the archipelago was under Spanish rule, and many families with this surname were likely involved in various aspects of life on the islands, such as agriculture, fishing, or trade.

In the 17th century, the Camejo name began to spread beyond the Canary Islands as individuals with this surname migrated to other Spanish territories, including parts of the Americas. One notable bearer of this name was Juan Camejo, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who was involved in the exploration and colonization of parts of present-day Venezuela in the early 1600s.

Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, the Camejo surname continued to be found in various regions of Spain, as well as in Spanish-speaking countries in the Americas, particularly in areas with strong historical ties to the Canary Islands. Some notable individuals with this surname during this period include:

1. Domingo Camejo (1734-1802), a Spanish military officer and governor of the Canary Islands.
2. José Camejo (1778-1856), a Venezuelan military leader who fought in the Venezuelan War of Independence.
3. Manuel Camejo (1812-1890), a Cuban poet and playwright known for his works exploring themes of love and patriotism.

As the 20th century dawned, the Camejo name continued to be found across various Spanish-speaking countries, with individuals bearing this surname making notable contributions in fields such as literature, art, and politics. Two examples include:

1. Juan Camejo (1901-1980), a Venezuelan artist and sculptor known for his modernist works.
2. María Camejo (1906-1996), a Spanish writer and poet who explored themes of identity and social justice in her works.

While the Camejo surname has its roots in the Canary Islands, it has since spread across various parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who have played diverse roles in shaping the cultural and historical landscapes of their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Camejo

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

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

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