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

Kamer, 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 Kamer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kamer in America

Kamer is the 26795th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kamer surname appeared 908 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 Kamer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kamer 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 Kamer

The surname "Kamer" has its roots in Germany, specifically in the region of Saxony. The name is believed to have originated in the 16th century, derived from the German word "Kammer," which means "chamber" or "room."

In medieval times, the name was likely associated with individuals who worked in or maintained chambers, particularly in castles, manors, or other prominent buildings. It's possible that the earliest bearers of this surname were chamberlains or caretakers responsible for overseeing the living quarters or storage rooms of noble households.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Kamer" can be found in the town records of Zwickau, Saxony, in the year 1583, where a certain Hans Kamer is mentioned as a resident. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by the late 16th century.

Another notable mention of the name "Kamer" comes from the town of Chemnitz, also in Saxony, where a family by the name of Kamer is documented in church records dating back to the early 17th century. This family owned a bakery and was well-respected within the local community.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Johann Gottfried Kamer (1701-1778) made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and astronomy. He served as a professor at the University of Leipzig and published several influential works on celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.

During the 19th century, the name "Kamer" continued to be found in various parts of Germany, particularly in the regions of Saxony, Thuringia, and Brandenburg. One notable individual from this period was Karl Kamer (1829-1901), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin, including the iconic Reichstag building.

Another individual of note was Theodor Kamer (1857-1925), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Reichstag (Imperial Parliament) representing the Center Party. He was a vocal advocate for workers' rights and social welfare reforms during his time in office.

As the name "Kamer" spread across Germany and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as "Kammer," "Kammerling," and "Kammeraad." These variations often reflected regional dialects or linguistic influences from other languages.

While the surname "Kamer" may not be among the most common in modern times, it has a rich historical legacy rooted in the German tradition, with connections to occupations, professions, and notable individuals who have left their mark in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kamer

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

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

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