Explore the Family Name Cambier
The meaning of Cambier
French (mainly Nord): occupational name for a brewer, Old French cambier.
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How common is the last name Cambier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cambier has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 99,214 in 2000 to 99,378 in 2010, which is a change of -0.17%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased by about 7.69%, from 169 people in 2000 to 182 in 2010. It's worth noting that the proportion of people with this name per 100,000 remained stable at 0.06 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #99,214 | #99,378 | -0.17% |
| Count | 169 | 182 | 7.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cambier
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Cambier surname. In 2000, those identifying as White were predominant, making up 93.49% of individuals with this surname. By 2010, though still the majority, this decreased to 89.56%, a change of -4.20%. During the same period, there was a considerable increase in the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic, from 4.14% to 9.34%, marking a notable rise of 125.60%. The proportions for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained steadfastly at zero for both years, indicating no individuals with the Cambier surname identified with these ethnicities during the census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.49% | 89.56% | -4.2% |
| Hispanic | 4.14% | 9.34% | 125.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |