Explore the Family Name Camm
The meaning of Camm
1. English and Scottish: variant of Cam. 2. Americanized form of German Kamm.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Camm in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Camm" experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 40,552 in popularity, but dropped to 43,077 by 2010, marking a 6.23% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname also showed a minor reduction from 508 in 2000 to 502 in 2010, a decrease of 1.18%. Correspondingly, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 population declined by 10.53%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,552 | #43,077 | -6.23% |
| Count | 508 | 502 | -1.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Camm
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Camm". In 2000, the majority identified as White (84.45%), followed by Black (12.01%), and Hispanic (1.57%). By 2010, there were shifts in these percentages. While still predominantly White (79.88%), the percentage had decreased by 5.41%. The Black ethnicity category increased slightly to 13.55%, an increase of 12.82%. Hispanics more than doubled to 3.19%, marking an impressive 103.18% rise. The category of Two or More Races also saw a significant increase from 1.38% to 2.99%, a steep 116.67% rise. There was no change for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, which remained at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.45% | 79.88% | -5.41% |
| Black | 12.01% | 13.55% | 12.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 3.19% | 103.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 2.99% | 116.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |