Explore the Family Name Cammack
The meaning of Cammack
1. English (Lincolnshire): habitational name from Cammock in Settle, North Yorkshire, possibly a Celtic name meaning ‘crooked one’, referring to a lofty hill in a bend of the Ribble river. 2. English: perhaps a nickname for a prickly person, from Old English cammoc ‘thorny shrub’. 3. In some cases possibly also a shortened form of Irish McCammack.
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How common is the last name Cammack in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cammack demonstrated a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cammack was ranked 12,919 in popularity with a count of 2,181 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had marginally dropped to 13,127 with an increased count of 2,334 individuals. Despite the growth in the number of people with the surname, its proportion per 100k decreased by 2.47%, indicating a lower prevalence compared to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,919 | #13,127 | -1.61% |
| Count | 2,181 | 2,334 | 7.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.81 | 0.79 | -2.47% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cammack
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Cammack saw some changes from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of individuals bearing the surname identified as White (79.99% in 2010, a decrease from 82.30% in 2000), there were notable increases among other ethnic identities. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose by 75%, albeit from a relatively small base, and those recognizing themselves as having two or more ethnicities increased by 45.51%. Growth in Hispanic representation was also noted, rising from 1.05% to 1.89%. Meanwhile, the Black community saw a minimal increase from 14.21% to 14.65%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native representation grew from 0.55% to 0.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.3% | 79.99% | -2.81% |
| Black | 14.21% | 14.65% | 3.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 2.27% | 45.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 1.89% | 80% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.55% | 0.64% | 16.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.32% | 0.56% | 75% |