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

Kamrath, 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 Kamrath surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kamrath in America

Kamrath is the 32339th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kamrath surname appeared 712 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 Kamrath.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kamrath 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 Kamrath

The surname Kamrath originated in Germany, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Kamerad," which means "comrade" or "companion." The name likely referred to someone who was a close friend or ally of another person.

In the 17th century, the Kamrath name appeared in various church records and official documents across various regions of Germany, such as Saxony, Bavaria, and Westphalia. The name also had several variations in spelling, including Kamrad, Kamradt, and Kammrath.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Kamrath name was Johann Kamrath, a merchant born in Nuremberg, Germany, in 1587. He is recorded as having traded goods throughout the Holy Roman Empire and maintained business relationships with several prominent families of the time.

Another notable figure was Wilhelm Kamrath, a scholar and theologian born in Leipzig in 1625. He authored several influential works on religious philosophy and served as a professor at the University of Leipzig until his death in 1693.

In the 18th century, the Kamrath name gained prominence in the city of Hamburg, where a family of merchants and bankers bearing the name established themselves as influential members of the local community. One of the most notable figures from this lineage was Heinrich Kamrath, born in 1744, who served as a councilman and played a significant role in the city's governance.

During the 19th century, the Kamrath name spread beyond Germany, with many individuals emigrating to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One such individual was Karl Kamrath, born in 1821 in Berlin, who later became a successful entrepreneur in the United States, establishing a successful textile manufacturing company in Philadelphia.

Another notable bearer of the Kamrath name was Emilie Kamrath, born in 1855 in Dresden. She was a renowned painter and sculptor, known for her works depicting scenes of everyday life in Germany. Her artwork was widely exhibited and celebrated during her lifetime, and several of her pieces are now housed in prestigious museums across Europe.

These are just a few examples of the rich history and notable figures associated with the surname Kamrath, which has its origins deeply rooted in German culture and tradition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kamrath

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

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

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