Explore the Family Name Camberos
The meaning of Camberos
Spanish: plural form of Cambero. This surname is most common in Mexico.
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How common is the last name Camberos in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Camberos has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 20,629th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 18,057th spot, indicating a 12.47% rise in rank. The number of people bearing this surname also saw a substantial growth of 29.42%, increasing from 1,193 in 2000 to 1,544 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Camberos surname per 100,000 increased by 18.18%, from 0.44 in 2000 to 0.52 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,629 | #18,057 | 12.47% |
| Count | 1,193 | 1,544 | 29.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.52 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Camberos
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Camberos surname. As of 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname, approximately 96.50%, identified as Hispanic, reflecting a slight increase of 0.72% from 2000. While the White ethnicity decreased by 13.65% during this period, there was a marginal increase of 23.81% in those identifying as Black. Interestingly, a small fraction (0.32%) began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, a category that was absent in 2000. Conversely, those who identified with two or more races in 2000 ceased to do so in 2010. No change was observed among American Indian and Alaskan Native identifiers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.81% | 96.5% | 0.72% |
| White | 2.93% | 2.53% | -13.65% |
| Black | 0.42% | 0.52% | 23.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.67% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |