Explore the Family Name Camenzind
The meaning of Camenzind
Swiss German: perhaps an occupational name for a builder of fireplaces and chimneys or a nickname for someone allowed his chimney to catch fire (for which the owner was fined), from Middle High German kamen ‘chimney, fireplace’ + the base of the agent noun derived from zünden ‘to set on fire, to burn’. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Camenzind in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Camenzind saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname Camenzind ranked 77,742nd in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had fallen to 82,317th, marking a drop of approximately 5.88 percent. Despite this decline in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the surname Camenzind remained constant at 229 for both years. This consistency is also reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #82,317 | -5.88% |
| Count | 229 | 229 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Camenzind
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Camenzind, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In 2000, an overwhelming 99.13 percent of those bearing the surname were identified as White. By 2010, this figure had decreased slightly to 94.32 percent, indicating a minor diversification in the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Camenzind. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation among those with the surname Camenzind rose from 0 percent in 2000 to 3.93 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no significant changes in the percentages of other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.13% | 94.32% | -4.85% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.93% | 0% |
| 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% |