Explore the Family Name Camano
The meaning of Camano
Galician (Camaño): variant of Caamaño (see Caamano).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Camano in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Camano has significantly increased between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Camano surname ranked 54,269 but by 2010 it had risen to 44,270 representing an increase of 18.42 percent. The number of individuals with the Camano surname also grew, from a count of 356 in 2000 to 486 in 2010, marking a notable 36.52 percent rise. When normalized for population growth, the proportion of individuals with the Camano surname per 100,000 people also rose from 0.13 to 0.16, or 23.08 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,269 | #44,270 | 18.42% |
| Count | 356 | 486 | 36.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.16 | 23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Camano
The ethnic identity tied to the Camano surname also shows some significant changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The most prevalent ethnic identity associated with the Camano surname is Hispanic, which saw an increase from 73.88 percent in 2000 to 82.72 percent in 2010. The second most common ethnicity was White, however, its representation decreased from 20.22 percent in 2000 to 11.93 percent in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander representation also increased slightly from 4.21 percent in 2000 to 4.73 percent in 2010. There was no recorded change in the proportions of two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 73.88% | 82.72% | 11.97% |
| White | 20.22% | 11.93% | -41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.21% | 4.73% | 12.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |