Explore the Family Name Camello
The meaning of Camello
1. Spanish (mainly Extremadura): nickname from camello ‘camel’. 2. Italian (mainly Basilicata): possibly an altered form of Camelo. This surname is very rare in Italy.
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How common is the last name Camello in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Camello' showed significant growth between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 71,610th, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 63,698th position, marking an increase of 11.05 percent. The number of individuals bearing the name also rose from 254 in 2000 to 313 in 2010, a surge of 23.23 percent. The proportion of people with the surname 'Camello' per 100k grew by 22.22 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #63,698 | 11.05% |
| Count | 254 | 313 | 23.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Camello
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that there has been a shift in the ethnic identities associated with the surname 'Camello'. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of Camello's identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 38.34 percent, making it the fastest growing ethnic identity within this surname. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races saw an increase of 15.58 percent. However, there was a decrease of 16.46 percent in the White population with this surname. Hispanic representation also increased by 11.59 percent. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.54% | 55.59% | -16.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 24.02% | 33.23% | 38.34% |
| Hispanic | 6.3% | 7.03% | 11.59% |
| Two or More Races | 2.76% | 3.19% | 15.58% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |