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

Kamo, 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 Kamo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kamo in America

Kamo is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kamo surname appeared 114 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 Kamo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kamo 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 Kamo

The surname KAMO originated in Japan and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Japanese word "kamo," which means "wild duck" or "mallard." This name was likely given to those who lived near areas where wild ducks were abundant or to individuals whose occupation involved hunting or trapping these birds.

KAMO is a relatively uncommon surname, but it can be found in historical records from various regions of Japan. One of the earliest known references to this name appears in the Kamakura period (1185-1333), where a samurai warrior named Kamo Tomoyuki was mentioned in the chronicles of the Kamakura shogunate.

During the Muromachi period (1336-1573), the Kamo family gained prominence as skilled archers and warriors. Kamo Nagayasu (1435-1516) was a renowned samurai who served under the influential Hosokawa clan. His exploits in battles and his loyalty to his lords were well-documented in historical texts.

In the Edo period (1603-1868), the Kamo family continued to hold influential positions in various domains across Japan. Kamo Mitsutomo (1663-1725) was a prominent scholar and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of wasan, or Japanese mathematics.

Another notable figure with the surname KAMO was Kamo no Chomei (c. 1155-1216), a renowned Japanese writer and poet who lived during the late Heian period. His famous work, "Hojoki" (An Account of My Hut), is considered a masterpiece of Japanese literature and provides a vivid portrayal of the impermanence of life.

The name KAMO has also been associated with various place names in Japan, such as Kamo Shrine in Kyoto, one of the oldest and most revered Shinto shrines in the country. The shrine has a long history dating back to the 7th century and is dedicated to the gods of agriculture and fertility.

While the surname KAMO is not as common as some other Japanese surnames, it has left a significant mark on the country's history and culture. From samurai warriors to scholars and writers, individuals with this name have contributed to various aspects of Japanese society over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kamo

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

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

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