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

Camon, 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 Camon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Camon in America

Camon is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Camon surname appeared 150 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 Camon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Camon 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 Camon

The surname CAMON is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Catalan word "camó," which means a small path or trail. This suggests that the name may have referred to a person who lived near a camó or worked as a trail guide or explorer.

The earliest recorded instances of the CAMON surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia. It appears in various historical records and manuscripts from that era, including local tax rolls and property deeds.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Pere CAMON was a renowned merchant and trader in the city of Barcelona. He was involved in the lucrative textile trade and played a significant role in the city's economic growth during that period.

In the late 15th century, a family with the CAMON surname owned a sizable estate in the town of Vilanova i la Geltrú, near Barcelona. The estate was known for its vineyards and wine production, and the family's influence in the region was substantial.

During the 16th century, a prominent scholar and theologian named Jaume CAMON made significant contributions to the intellectual and religious discourse of his time. He published several treatises on theology and philosophy, which were widely read and discussed in academic circles.

In the 17th century, a military officer named Francesc CAMON distinguished himself in the Spanish army during the Thirty Years' War. He rose through the ranks and was recognized for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Another notable figure with the CAMON surname was Margarida CAMON, a skilled embroiderer who lived in the 18th century. Her intricate needlework was highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy families of the time.

The CAMON surname has also been associated with several place names in Spain, such as the village of Camó in the province of Lleida, and the municipality of Camón in the province of Zaragoza. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

While the CAMON surname is not widely known beyond its Spanish origins, it has a rich history and cultural significance tied to the regions of Catalonia and Valencia, where it first emerged and flourished.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Camon

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

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

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