Explore the Family Name Cammer
The meaning of Cammer
1. English: variant of Comer. 2. Altered form of German Kammer.
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How common is the last name Cammer in the United States?
The surname Cammer, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 52,608 and then dropped to 75,317 in 2010, a decline of 43.17 percent. The count of individuals with the Cammer surname also fell from 370 to 256 during the same period, marking a decrease of 30.81 percent. The proportion of this surname per 100k people also experienced a reduction from 0.14 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,608 | #75,317 | -43.17% |
| Count | 370 | 256 | -30.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.09 | -35.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cammer
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Cammer surname identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. This group made up 93.78 percent in 2000 and slightly declined to 92.58 percent in 2010. People of Hispanic origin and those identifying with two or more races each composed 1.89 percent of the Cammer population in 2000, but both groups increased to 3.13 percent by 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.78% | 92.58% | -1.28% |
| Two or More Races | 1.89% | 3.13% | 65.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 3.13% | 65.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |