Explore the Family Name Camhi
The meaning of Camhi
Jewish (Sephardic): metonymic occupational name or nickname from Arabic qamḥi ‘wheaten’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Yael, Emanuel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Camhi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Camhi is not very common in the United States. In 2000, it ranked 61,376 in popularity and slightly dropped to 64,200 in 2010, marking a -4.6 change in ranking. Despite the decline in rank, the number of people with the Camhi surname marginally increased from 306 in 2000 to 310 in 2010. This represents a slight growth of 1.31 percent. The proportion per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.11 for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #64,200 | -4.6% |
| Count | 306 | 310 | 1.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Camhi
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Camhi surname identify as White, accounting for 88.56% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 87.42% in 2010. A small percentage identifies as Hispanic, which saw an increase from 9.80% in 2000 to 10.97% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Camhi who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.56% | 87.42% | -1.29% |
| Hispanic | 9.8% | 10.97% | 11.94% |
| 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% |