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

Camille, 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 Camille surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Camille in America

Camille is the 24260th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Camille surname appeared 1,034 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 Camille.

We can also compare 2010 data for Camille 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 Camille

The surname Camille originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Latin name Camillus, which was a Roman family name. The root of the name comes from the word "camillus," which referred to a young boy who assisted priests during religious ceremonies.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Camille can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners in England compiled in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Camille" and is listed among the Norman nobility who accompanied William during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

During the Middle Ages, the Camille family was prominent in various regions of France, particularly in the provinces of Normandy and Brittany. The name was also associated with several notable figures throughout history, such as Pierre Camille (1430-1492), a French theologian and philosopher who played a significant role in the Renaissance.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Camille was André Camille (1550-1610), a French architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Pont Neuf bridge over the River Seine. His contributions to the architectural landscape of Paris during the Renaissance period were widely recognized.

In the 18th century, the surname Camille was also associated with the French Revolution. Georges Camille (1760-1794) was a prominent figure in the Jacobin movement and a close ally of Maximilien Robespierre. He played a significant role in the Reign of Terror and was eventually executed by guillotine during the latter stages of the Revolution.

Moving into the 19th century, the surname Camille gained further recognition through the works of French author and playwright Alexandre Camille (1821-1898). His plays, which often explored themes of love, passion, and societal critique, were highly acclaimed and influential in the French literary scene of the time.

Another notable figure with the surname Camille was Marie Camille (1846-1928), a French sculptor and painter who was known for her intricate and expressive works. Her sculptures, often depicting scenes from Greek mythology, were exhibited in prestigious venues such as the Salon des Artistes Français in Paris.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Camille

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

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

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