2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Mccamman
An Irish surname derived from the Gaelic name McCamann meaning "son of the crooked one."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Mccamman. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mccamman surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Mccamman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mccamman, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mccamman
The surname MCCAMMAN is of Scottish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Galloway and Ayrshire, where it was derived from the Gaelic personal name "Cam-shron," meaning "crooked" or "wry-nosed."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which document Scottish nobles who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. The entry "Gilcrist M'Cambron" is thought to be an early variant spelling of the surname MCCAMMAN.
In the 16th century, the MCCAMMAN name was prevalent in the parish records of Ayrshire, particularly in the areas around the town of Maybole. A notable figure from this period was John McCamman, a merchant and landowner who lived in Maybole in the late 1500s.
During the 17th century, the surname spread to other parts of Scotland, including the Highlands and the Orkney Islands. One prominent individual from this era was Duncan McCamman, a soldier who fought in the Jacobite Uprising of 1745, supporting the cause of the exiled Stuart monarchy.
As the Scottish diaspora grew, the MCCAMMAN name also found its way to other parts of the British Isles and beyond. In the late 18th century, a family bearing the name settled in County Antrim, Ireland, where they established themselves as successful farmers and landowners.
In the 19th century, several members of the MCCAMMAN family emigrated to North America, seeking new opportunities in the expanding frontiers of the United States and Canada. One such individual was James McCamman, born in 1815 in Ayrshire, who later became a prominent businessman and civic leader in the city of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Another noteworthy figure was William McCamman, a Canadian politician and lawyer from Ontario, who served as a member of the House of Commons of Canada in the late 19th century.
Throughout its history, the MCCAMMAN surname has maintained its Scottish heritage and origins, with many variations in spelling, including McCammon, McCamon, and McCammin, among others. While the name may have evolved over time, its connection to the rugged landscapes and rich cultural traditions of Scotland remains an integral part of its identity.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mccamman
Among Census respondents with the surname Mccamman, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Mccamman bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Mccamman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.4% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.9% · 3
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mccamman
Mccamman appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+5 bearers (+4.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,413 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-8 bearers (-7.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,788 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.6%) | Down 4,413 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-7.1%) | Down 6,788 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Mccamman surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #146,201 | #152,989 | -4.6% |
| Count | 113 | 105 | -7.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mccamman bearers went from 113 to 105 (-7.1% change). The surname moved down 6,788 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #152,989.
FAQ
Mccamman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mccamman?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Mccamman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Mccamman?
Mccamman ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Mccamman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Mccamman.
Has Mccamman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mccamman went from 113 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 8 (-7.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Mccamman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mccamman, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mccamman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.4% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mccamman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.4%), Hispanic (2.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Mccamman (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Mccamman mean?
An Irish surname derived from the Gaelic name McCamann meaning "son of the crooked one." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Mccamman (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Mccamman?
If you just want to know how many Americans have the surname Mccamman, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.