Caminiti
Italian surname derived from the words "camino" meaning road or path, referring to someone who lived near a road or trail.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,097 Americans carry the last name Caminiti. That puts it at #25,751 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.32 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 312,447 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Caminiti surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
1.1K
1 in 312,447
Census rank
#25,751
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
957
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 957 bearers of the surname Caminiti in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.32 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 25751st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Caminiti, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.0%) and Two or More Races (1.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Caminiti
The surname Caminiti is of Italian origin and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Latin word "caminus," meaning "furnace" or "fireplace," which suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked with fires or kilns.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Caminiti can be found in historical documents from the regions of Campania and Calabria in southern Italy. In the 13th century, the name was often spelled as "Caminito" or "Caminetto," reflecting the regional dialects.
One notable historical reference to the name Caminiti is found in the "Quaterni Capitinorum," a collection of administrative records from the city of Naples dating back to the 15th century. These records mention several individuals with the surname Caminiti, indicating that the name was well-established in the area during that time.
In the 16th century, the name Caminiti appeared in various legal and ecclesiastical documents from the town of Palmi in the province of Reggio Calabria. These records provide insights into the lives and occupations of Caminiti families in that region.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Caminiti was Giovanni Caminiti, a merchant from the city of Salerno who lived in the late 15th century. Another notable figure was Antonio Caminiti, a renowned painter from Naples who was active in the early 17th century and known for his religious artwork.
In the 18th century, the name Caminiti gained prominence with the birth of Domenico Caminiti (1750-1827), a prominent Italian architect and engineer who designed several important buildings in Naples and its surrounding areas.
Other notable individuals with the surname Caminiti include Vincenzo Caminiti (1825-1898), an Italian politician and lawyer from Calabria, and Tommaso Caminiti (1877-1959), a renowned Italian military officer who served during World War I and later became a senator.
Throughout history, variations of the name Caminiti have been found in different regions of Italy, such as Caminitti, Caminitto, and Caminetta, reflecting local linguistic differences and spelling conventions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Caminiti
Among Census respondents with the surname Caminiti, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.0%) and Two or More Races (1.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Caminiti bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Caminiti surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.3%
- Hispanic or Latino3.0%
- Two or more races1.1%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Caminiti surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,751 | #25,751 | 0.0% |
| Count | 957 | 957 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Caminiti bearers went from 957 to 957 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #25,751 to #25,751.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Caminiti
FAQ
Caminiti surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Caminiti?
The surname Caminiti holds position #25,751 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 1,097 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.32 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Caminiti surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Caminiti, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.0%) and Two or More Races (1.1%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.