Explore the Family Name Camou
The meaning of Camou
French: habitational name from (Le) Camou, the name of several places in the southwestern part of France. This surname is also found in Mexico, Argentina, and Uruguay.
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How common is the last name Camou in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Camou has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,124th and by 2010 it jumped to 49,636th, a change of approximately 10%. The count of individuals bearing the Camou name also grew from 349 to 423 during this time period, representing a 21.2% rise. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 increased by 7.69%, going from 0.13 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,124 | #49,636 | 9.96% |
| Count | 349 | 423 | 21.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Camou
In terms of ethnic identity, again according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there's been a noticeable shift within the Camou surname bearers between 2000 to 2010. The most common ethnicity is Hispanic, which rose from 61.03% to 66.43%. The White portion decreased from 33.52% to 29.55%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black saw a slight increase to 1.42% in each category, while the segment of those claiming two or more races dropped to zero. No data was recorded for American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 61.03% | 66.43% | 8.85% |
| White | 33.52% | 29.55% | -11.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.72% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |