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

Camerano, 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 Camerano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Camerano in America

Camerano is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Camerano surname appeared 181 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 Camerano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Camerano 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 Camerano

The surname Camerano has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Marche. The name first emerged in the town of Camerano, located in the province of Ancona, during the Middle Ages.

Camerano is derived from the Latin word "cameranus," which means "vaulted" or "arched." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near or worked in a vaulted structure, such as a church or a castle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Camerano can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Camerinese, a collection of medieval documents from the nearby town of Camerino, dating back to the 11th century.

In the 13th century, a nobleman named Gabriele Camerano was mentioned in the records of the city of Macerata, located in the Marche region. He was a prominent figure in the local nobility and owned several properties in the area.

During the Renaissance period, a famous Italian artist named Girolamo Camerano (1537-1611) was born in Camerano. He was a painter and architect known for his work in various churches and palaces throughout Italy.

Another notable figure was Pietro Camerano (1572-1639), a Catholic priest and theologian from Camerano. He served as a professor at the University of Padua and authored several influential works on religious philosophy.

In the 18th century, a military officer named Antonio Camerano (1725-1792) gained recognition for his service in the Papal States' army. He was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership during various campaigns.

The name Camerano has also been associated with several place names in the Marche region, such as Camerano Casasco and Camerano Nuovo, which are small villages or hamlets located near the town of Camerano.

Throughout history, the Camerano surname has maintained a strong presence in Italy, particularly in the regions of Marche and Umbria, where it is still relatively common today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Camerano

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

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

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