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

Kameroff, 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 Kameroff surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kameroff in America

Kameroff is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kameroff surname appeared 173 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 Kameroff.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kameroff 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 Kameroff

The surname KAMEROFF is of Russian origin and can be traced back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Russian word "kamera," meaning a vault or chamber, possibly referring to a person who worked in or lived near such a structure. The earliest known spelling of the name was "Kamerov," which later evolved into the current form.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KAMEROFF name appears in a 17th-century census record from the city of Novgorod, where a certain Ivan Kamerov was listed as a merchant. This suggests that the name may have been associated with a certain level of social status or occupation during that time period.

In the 18th century, the KAMEROFF name appears in several historical documents from the Smolensk region, indicating that the family may have had roots in that area. One notable individual from this period was Fyodor Kameroff (1732-1804), a landowner and military officer who served in the Russian Imperial Army during the reign of Catherine the Great.

During the 19th century, the KAMEROFF name gained greater prominence, with several individuals making significant contributions in various fields. One such person was Nikolai Kameroff (1845-1912), a renowned linguist and scholar who authored several influential works on Slavic languages and literature.

Another notable figure was Anastasia Kameroff (1876-1962), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in St. Petersburg. Her efforts played a crucial role in promoting women's education in Russia during a time when it was still a relatively new concept.

In the early 20th century, the KAMEROFF name also gained recognition in the arts, with Andrei Kameroff (1901-1978) becoming a celebrated painter and member of the Russian avant-garde movement. His works were widely exhibited in galleries across Europe and are now part of many prestigious art collections.

Throughout its history, the KAMEROFF surname has been associated with various professions, from merchants and landowners to scholars, educators, and artists, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kameroff

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

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

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