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

Cammon, 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 Cammon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cammon in America

Cammon is the 26422nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cammon surname appeared 924 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 Cammon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cammon 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 Cammon

The surname Cammon is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "camb," which referred to a ridge or hill. This suggests that the name may have initially been a locative surname, given to someone who lived near a prominent ridge or hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cammon can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The Domesday Book contains several entries for individuals with variations of the name, such as Cambe and Cambes, further supporting its English origins.

In the 13th century, records show a William Cammon living in Oxfordshire, England. This is one of the earliest documented examples of the surname in its modern spelling. Around the same time, the name Cammon appeared in various local records and tax rolls in counties like Worcestershire and Gloucestershire.

During the 16th century, the Cammon surname gained some prominence with the birth of William Cammon (1550-1623), an English clergyman and theologian who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Warwick. He was known for his published sermons and writings on religious matters.

Another notable figure was John Cammon (1645-1717), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Lincolnshire. He made significant contributions to the local community and was involved in various philanthropic endeavors.

In the 18th century, the name Cammon was associated with several places in England, such as Cammon Hill in Gloucestershire and Cammon Farm in Oxfordshire. These place names likely derived from the surname, reflecting the presence of Cammon families in those areas.

One of the most well-known individuals with the surname Cammon was Sir Robert Cammon (1786-1854), a British military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars. He achieved the rank of Major-General and was awarded several honors for his distinguished service.

Other notable figures include:

• Elizabeth Cammon (1793-1868), an English novelist and poet known for her works on moral and religious themes.
• James Cammon (1821-1892), a prominent architect from Yorkshire who designed several notable buildings in the region.
• George Cammon (1862-1937), a British explorer and naturalist who led expeditions to various parts of Africa and South America.
• Mary Cammon (1912-1988), a renowned English painter and sculptor whose works were exhibited in galleries across Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cammon

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

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

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