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

Camero, 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 Camero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Camero in America

Camero is the 19814th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Camero surname appeared 1,357 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 Camero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Camero 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 Camero

The surname Camero is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Spanish word "camara," which means "chamber" or "room." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked or lived in a particular chamber or room, perhaps in a castle or other significant building.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Camero can be found in the Libro de las Behetrías de Castilla, a document from the 14th century that recorded landholdings and feudal obligations in the region of Castile. This suggests that individuals with the name Camero were present in Spain during that time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Juan Camero (1490-1557) was a Spanish theologian and professor at the University of Salamanca. He played a role in the discussions surrounding the treatment of indigenous peoples in the Americas, advocating for their rights and condemning the abuse and exploitation they faced.

Another historical figure with the surname Camero was Francisco Camero (1579-1646), a Spanish Jesuit priest and philosopher. He taught at the University of Alcalá and was known for his works on theology and philosophy, particularly his commentaries on the writings of Aristotle.

In the 18th century, Miguel Camero (1723-1792) was a Spanish military officer and engineer. He served in the Spanish Army and was involved in the construction and fortification of various military installations throughout Spain and its territories.

The surname Camero may also be linked to certain place names in Spain, such as the town of Cameros in the province of La Rioja. This connection could potentially shed light on the geographical origins of the name and its early bearers.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as Cameiro or Cameiro, may have existed historically, as orthography was not standardized in earlier periods. Additionally, the name may have spread beyond Spain to other regions through migration and exploration, potentially taking on different forms or interpretations in different cultural contexts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Camero

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

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

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