Explore the Family Name Camerer
The meaning of Camerer
Americanized form of German Kammerer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Camerer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Camerer held a rank of 41,596 in popularity in 2000 and slipped slightly to 42,790 by 2010, reflecting a minor decrease of 2.87%. However, the total count of individuals bearing this surname slightly increased from 493 in 2000 to 506 a decade later, marking a small growth rate of 2.64%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also dipped a modest 5.56% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,596 | #42,790 | -2.87% |
| Count | 493 | 506 | 2.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Camerer
Looking at the ethnicity distribution for the surname Camerer, again utilizing the Decennial U.S. Census data, we find that the majority identified as White, with 97.16% in 2000 dropping marginally to 94.27% in 2010. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation saw an increase of 36.63% over the same period, albeit starting from a very low base of 1.01% in 2000. Additionally, a slight emergence of those identifying with two or more ethnicities and American Indian and Alaskan Native was recorded in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 94.27% | -2.97% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.96% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 1.38% | 36.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |