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

Kamis, 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 Kamis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kamis in America

Kamis is the 82044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kamis surname appeared 230 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 Kamis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kamis 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 Kamis

The surname KAMIS has its origins in the Czech Republic, tracing back to the late 13th century. It is derived from the Old Czech word "kamis", which referred to a type of woolen cloak or mantle worn by the nobility and wealthy classes during that period.

The name is believed to have originated in the region of Bohemia, which was part of the Kingdom of Bohemia at the time. It was likely used as a descriptive surname, referring to individuals who were involved in the production or trade of these woolen cloaks.

One of the earliest known references to the name KAMIS appears in a document from the town of Kutná Hora, dated 1297. This document mentions a merchant named Jan Kamis, who was involved in the trade of textiles and other goods.

In the 14th century, the name KAMIS is found in several records from the city of Prague, including a reference to a wealthy merchant named Václav Kamis, who lived around 1380.

During the 15th century, the name gained prominence in the region of Moravia, which was also part of the Kingdom of Bohemia at the time. One notable bearer of the name was Jan Kamis, a military commander who served under King George of Poděbrady in the 1460s.

As the centuries passed, the name KAMIS spread to other parts of Europe, with variations in spelling and pronunciation. In the 16th century, a German variant of the name, "Kamis", appeared in records from the city of Nuremberg.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure with the name KAMIS was Jakub Kamis, a Czech philosopher and educator who lived from 1612 to 1687. He was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of Prague and contributed to the development of educational reforms in the region.

Another notable bearer of the name was Jan Kamis, a Czech painter who lived from 1765 to 1835. He was renowned for his landscape paintings and portraits, and his works can be found in various museums and galleries across the Czech Republic.

In the 19th century, the name KAMIS appeared in records from the city of Vienna, where it was associated with a family of merchants and businessmen. One member of this family, Karl Kamis (1820-1895), was a successful industrialist and philanthropist.

Throughout its history, the surname KAMIS has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, military leaders, intellectuals, artists, and industrialists. While its origins can be traced back to the Czech Republic, the name has spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, carrying with it a rich legacy and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kamis

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

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

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