Explore the Family Name Cambria
The meaning of Cambria
Italian (Sicily): habitational name from a place in Sicily called Cambria, probably of Arabic origin. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Carmine, Angelo, Carmel, Cosimo, Gaetano, Gasper, Nino, Pietro, Sal, Santino.
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How common is the last name Cambria in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cambria shifted in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cambria ranked 25,169th in popularity with a count of 924 individuals bearing the name, equating to approximately 0.34 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had slipped slightly to 26,391st, but the absolute count remained steady at 925 — an increase of 0.11%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 8.82% to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,169 | #26,391 | -4.86% |
| Count | 924 | 925 | 0.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cambria
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cambria experienced shifts from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname Cambria identified as White (94.91%), followed by Hispanic (2.06%), Two or more races (1.73%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.65%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.65%). By 2010, though the majority still identified as White, the proportion had slightly decreased to 92.43%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic more than doubled to 4.43%. A new category emerged in 2010, with 0.76% identifying as Black. The percentages for those identifying as Two or more races, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all decreased, with the latter two categories showing no representation in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.91% | 92.43% | -2.61% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 4.43% | 115.05% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 1.51% | -12.72% |
| Black | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.65% | 0% | 0% |