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

LaCambra, 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 LaCambra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LaCambra in America

LaCambra is the 90113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LaCambra surname appeared 205 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 LaCambra.

We can also compare 2010 data for LaCambra 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 LaCambra

The surname LACAMBRA has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to derive from the Spanish words "la" meaning "the" and "cambra" meaning "chamber" or "room." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked in or lived in a particular room or chamber.

LACAMBRA is primarily found in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia, where it likely originated. Historical records show variations in the spelling, such as LACAMBRIA, LACAMBRE, and LACAMRA, which were common during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LACAMBRA can be found in the "Llibre del Repartiment," a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of lands and properties in the Kingdom of Valencia after the Reconquista. This document mentions individuals bearing the name LACAMBRA, indicating their presence in the region during that time.

In the 15th century, a notable individual named Juan LACAMBRA was a renowned scholar and theologian in the city of Valencia. He authored several influential works on theology and philosophy, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his era.

During the 16th century, a military officer named Pedro LACAMBRA served in the Spanish army and participated in various campaigns against the Ottomans in the Mediterranean region. His bravery and leadership earned him recognition and honors from the Spanish Crown.

The 17th century saw the rise of a prominent family of artists in Catalonia, the LACAMBRA family. Several members of this family, including Antonio LACAMBRA and his sons, were renowned for their skill in painting and sculpting religious and historical works, which can still be found in churches and museums throughout the region.

In the 18th century, a notable figure was Francisco LACAMBRA, a wealthy merchant and landowner from Valencia. He played a significant role in the development of the city's infrastructure and contributed to various charitable organizations during his lifetime.

Throughout history, the surname LACAMBRA has been associated with individuals from various professions, including scholars, military personnel, artists, and merchants, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LaCambra

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

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

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