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Cameron name meaning
Last Name
55k
in the U.S.
in 2010
55k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Cameron mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Cameron
User Submitted Origins
Scottish
57%
English
40%
African
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Australia, the name Cameron is of Scottish origin and means "'Crooked nose': Sourced in the Scottish Gaelic 'Camshron' coming from cam (crooked or bent) and sron (nose). 1. Cameron is the surname of a famous and ancient Scottish clan many of whom died at the Battle of Culloden in 1746 fighting what were called 'The Government Forces' in a vain uprising to oust the then-king of Britain, the German, George of Hanover, and to replace him on the throne with Prince Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie). 2. Derived from this surname. a given name popularised comparatively recently for males and females. 3. Is also seen spelt as Camryn and Kamryn".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Cameron is of Scottish origin and means "Famous clan name meaning crooked nose. Referring to shape of coastline".
- According to a user from Australia, the name Cameron is of Scottish origin and means "Name of a Scottish clan. Comes from the word 'camshron' which means hooked nose".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Cameron is of Scottish origin and means "Broken/crooked nose, or winding river".
- According to a user from Georgia, U.S., the name Cameron means "Crooked Nose".
- According to a user from Nigeria, the name Cameron is of English origin and means "Successful, Clever and Smart".
- A user from South Africa says the name Cameron is of Scottish origin and means "Crooked Valley".
- A user from Philippines says the name Cameron is of English origin and means "Clever, Successful, Joyful".
- A submission from Australia says the name Cameron means "Clever, Smart, a god and really brave" and is of English origin.
- 3 people from all over the world agree the name Cameron is of English / Scottish origin and means "Epic".
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Wiktionary
From Scottish Gaelic Camshròn, from cam (“crooked, bent”) + sròn (“nose”).
- A Scottish surname, an anglicization of Scottish Gaelic Camshròn (literally “crooked nose”).
- An Irish surname, an anglicization of Ó Cumaráin, Ó Cumráin (“descendant of *Cumrán”).
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A female given name transferred from the surname, of 1970s and later usage.
- A parish of Fife, Scotland. Perhaps from Pictish *cam (“crooked”) + *brun (“hill”).
- A locale in the United States.
- A city in Missouri; named for early settler Malinda Cameron.
- A city, the county seat of Milam County, Texas; named for Republic of Texas army officer Ewen Cameron.
- A city in West Virginia; named for railroad worker Samuel Cameron.
- A town in the Navajo Nation.
- A town in New York; named for early settler Dugald Cameron.
- A town in North Carolina.
- A town in Oklahoma; named for either mine inspector William Cameron or railroad official James Cameron.
- A town in South Carolina; named for the Scottish Highland Clan Cameron.
- A town in Wood County, Wisconsin; named for lumber businessman James W. Cameron.
- A census-designated place in Louisiana; the parish seat of Cameron Parish.
- A town in Barron County, Wisconsin; named for lawyer, banker and politician Angus Cameron.
- An unincorporated community in Kern County, California; named for early settler George W. Cameron.
- An unincorporated community in Mendocino County, California.
- An unincorporated community in Illinois.
- An unincorporated community in Iowa.
- An unincorporated community in Montana; named for founders James and Addison Bovey Cameron.
- An unincorporated community in Ohio; named for the city in West Virginia.
- A rural municipality of Manitoba, Canada; named for lawyer, judge and politician John Donald Cameron.
- An unincorporated village in Ontario, Canada; named for either early settler Duncan Cameron or politician Matthew Crooks Cameron.
Notable Persons Named Cameron
Notable Persons Named Cameron
Cameron Díaz
Cameron Díaz is an actress and former model. She was most active from 1988 to present. Cameron was given the name Cameron Michelle Díaz on August 30th, 1972 in San Diego, California, U.S.
Wiz Khalifa
Wiz Khalifa is a hip hop music musician. His ongoing career started in 2005. Wiz was given the name Cameron Jibril Thomaz on September 8th, 1987 in United States.
Cameron Monaghan
Cameron Monaghan is an actor, child model, and model. Cameron was given the name Cameron Riley Monaghan on August 16th, 1993 in Santa Monica, California.
Cameron Douglas
Cameron Douglas is an actor. He was most active from 1997 to 2009. Cameron was given the name Cameron Morrell Douglas by his parent Michael Douglas on December 13th, 1978 in Santa Barbara, California.
Cameron Dallas
Cameron Dallas is a vine video creator. His most notable accomplishments were from 2013 to present. Cameron was born on September 8th, 1994 in Chino Hills, California.
Cameron Crowe
Cameron Crowe is an actor, author, director, producer, screenwriter, journalist, film director, and film producer. He has been prominent since 1972. Cameron was given the name Cameron Bruce Crowe on July 13th, 1957 in Palm Springs, California, U.S.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Cameron
Notable Persons With the Last Name Cameron
David Cameron
David Cameron is a for Witney, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Leader of the Opposition, Leader of the Conservative Party, Shadow Secretary of State for Education, Skills, Member of Parliament, forWitney, Leader of the Opposition (United Kingdom), Leader of the Conser. David was born on October 9th, 1966 in Marylebone, London, United Kingdom.
James Cameron
James Cameron is a filmmaker, environmentalist, explorer, and philanthropist. He was most active from 1975 to present. James was given the name James Francis Cameron on August 16th, 1954 in Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada.
Candace Cameron Bure
Candace Cameron Bure is an actress, producer, author, and talk show host. She has been prominent since 1982. Candace was given the name Candace Helaine Cameron on April 6th, 1976 in Panorama City, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Dove Cameron
Dove Cameron is an actress and singer. She was most active from 2012 to present. Dove was given the name Chloe Celeste Hosterman on January 15th, 1996 in Seattle, Washington, U.S. Dove is also known as Hosterman and Chloe Celeste.
Kirk Cameron
Kirk Cameron is an actor, evangelist, tv show host, and evangelism. He has had major accomplishments since 1979. Kirk was given the name Kirk Thomas Cameron on October 12th, 1970 in Panorama City, California, U.S.
Samantha Cameron
Samantha Cameron is an office holder. Samantha was given the name Samantha Gwendoline Sheffield on April 18th, 1971 in Paddington, London, UK.
- Matt CameronMusician
- Julia Margaret CameronArtist
- Geoff CameronSoccer Player
- Donald Ewen CameronScientist
- Cam CameronCollege Coach
- Jordan CameronFootball Player
- Dean CameronActor
- The Lord Fairfax of CameronMilitary Person
- Joanna CameronModel (profession)
- Rod CameronActor
- Christian G. CameronAuthor
- Simon CameronUnited States Secretary of War
- Mike CameronBaseball Player
- Carl CameronCelebrity
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Cameron | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 75.52% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 17.86% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.66% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.73% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.09% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.14% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Cameron
People with the last name Cameron are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Cameron
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| #95 | Last Name First Names |
| #17 | Unisex Names |