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

Kamas, 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 Kamas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kamas in America

Kamas is the 85049th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kamas surname appeared 220 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 Kamas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kamas 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 Kamas

The surname KAMAS is believed to have originated in Poland, where it first appeared in the early 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Polish word "kamaz," which means "stone." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a rocky or stony area.

The earliest recorded instance of the KAMAS surname dates back to 1512, when a man named Jan Kamas was mentioned in a document from the town of Krakow. This document was a record of land ownership, indicating that Jan Kamas was a landowner or farmer in the region.

In the 17th century, the KAMAS name began to spread to other parts of Poland, particularly in the regions of Silesia and Greater Poland. The name also appeared in various spellings, such as Kamasz, Kamasz, and Kamaz, reflecting regional dialects and variations in pronunciation.

One of the most notable historical figures with the KAMAS surname was Kazimierz Kamas (1587-1651), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Polish-Swedish War. He was known for his bravery and leadership skills and was awarded several honors for his service.

Another prominent individual with the KAMAS name was Jan Kamas (1715-1789), a Polish artist and painter who was renowned for his religious paintings and frescoes. His works can be found in several churches and cathedrals throughout Poland.

In the 19th century, the KAMAS surname was also found in other European countries, such as Germany and Austria, likely due to migration and the movement of people across borders. One notable bearer of the name from this period was Karl Kamas (1823-1898), a German mathematician and professor who made significant contributions to the field of geometry.

As the KAMAS name spread throughout Europe, it also found its way to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia, through immigration. One example is Wladyslaw Kamas (1876-1952), a Polish-American businessman and philanthropist who founded a successful construction company in Chicago.

Another notable figure with the KAMAS surname was Olga Kamas (1890-1967), a Russian-born artist and sculptor who was active in the early 20th century. She was known for her avant-garde styles and her works were exhibited in various galleries across Europe and the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kamas

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

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

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