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

Camo, 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 Camo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Camo in America

Camo is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Camo surname appeared 103 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 Camo.

The history of the last name Camo

The surname CAMO has its roots in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in Spain and Portugal. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Latin word "campus," meaning field or plain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CAMO surname can be found in the records of the Monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos in the province of Burgos, Spain, dating back to the late 13th century. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.

In the 15th century, the CAMO surname appeared in various documents from the Kingdom of Aragon, which encompassed parts of modern-day Spain and France. One notable mention is in the "Llibre del Repartiment," a record of land distribution in Valencia after the Christian conquest.

As the surname spread across the Iberian Peninsula, variations in spelling emerged, such as Camó, Camos, and Camoes. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and linguistic traditions.

One of the earliest known individuals with the CAMO surname was Rodrigo Camo, a Spanish soldier who fought in the Reconquista against the Moors in the 14th century. He was renowned for his bravery and was mentioned in several chronicles of the time.

In the 16th century, the name gained prominence with Luis de Camões (1524-1580), a celebrated Portuguese poet and playwright, considered one of the greatest literary figures of the Portuguese Renaissance. His epic poem "Os Lusíadas" is a masterpiece that immortalized his name in Portuguese literature.

Another notable figure was Juan Camo de Sepúlveda (1490-1572), a Spanish Renaissance scholar, philosopher, and historian. He is best known for his work on the philosophy of natural law and his debates with Bartolomé de las Casas on the treatment of Native Americans.

In the 17th century, the CAMO surname appeared in various regions of Spain, including Catalonia, Aragon, and Andalusia. One noteworthy individual was Francisco Camo y Olzina (1640-1721), a Spanish painter and engraver from Valencia, recognized for his contributions to the Baroque art movement.

The 18th century saw the rise of Mariano Camo y Torreblanca (1728-1782), a Spanish military engineer and architect who played a significant role in the urban development of cities like Madrid and Valencia.

Throughout its history, the CAMO surname has been closely associated with various professions, including artists, writers, soldiers, and scholars, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Camo

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

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 Camo 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.

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

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