Explore the Family Name Kamber
The meaning of Kamber
1. Turkish, Bosniak, Croatian, and Serbian: nickname or Turkish ornamental name from Turkish kamber, derived from the Arabic name of the caliph Ali’s faithful slave Qambar and thence meaning ‘faithful slave/servant’ (compare Camber). The surname may also originate from a Turkish form, Kamber, of this old Muslim personal name. 2. German: occupational name for a comb maker, from Middle High German kambe ‘comb’ + -er, agent suffix. This surname is rare in Germany. 3. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for money exchanger, from Polish kambierz. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Batya, Emanuel, Shira.
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How common is the last name Kamber in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kamber has seen a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kamber was ranked 51,024 in popularity out of all surnames in the United States, but fell to 58,042 by 2010, a decrease of 13.75%. The number of individuals bearing the Kamber surname also declined during this period, with a count of 384 in 2000 and decreasing by 8.85% to 350 in 2010. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals with the surname Kamber per 100k people also dropped by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,024 | #58,042 | -13.75% |
| Count | 384 | 350 | -8.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kamber
When looking at the ethnic identity of those with the Kamber surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, most identify as White, making up 92.71% of Kambers in 2000 and slightly increasing to 93.14% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic made up 4.17% of Kambers in 2000, but decreased by 17.75% to 3.43% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races increased from 2.08% in 2000 to 2.86% in 2010, marking a 37.5% increase. There were no recorded Kambers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.71% | 93.14% | 0.46% |
| Hispanic | 4.17% | 3.43% | -17.75% |
| Two or More Races | 2.08% | 2.86% | 37.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |