UK surname

Camacho

A Spanish surname derived from a nickname meaning "flattened nose," likely referring to a person with such a feature.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wiltshire, Ryedale and Westminster.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Camacho is 497 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

497

2016, ranked #10,024

Peak year

2016

497 bearers

Map years

1998 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 497 in 2016, ranked #10,024.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 10 in 1891.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Map

Camacho surname distribution map

The map shows where the Camacho surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Camacho surname density by area, 2016 modern.

Year

Loading map

Lower densityMedium densityHigh density

Timeline

Camacho over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year	Period	Count	Rank
1891	historical	10	#33,355
1901	historical	7	#33,435
1911	historical	7	#33,083
1997	modern	214	#16,893
1998	modern	236	#16,304
1999	modern	242	#16,146
2000	modern	234	#16,470
2001	modern	232	#16,314
2002	modern	257	#15,523
2003	modern	272	#14,746
2004	modern	302	#13,833
2005	modern	320	#13,243
2006	modern	339	#12,754
2007	modern	366	#12,176
2008	modern	373	#12,104
2009	modern	412	#11,461
2010	modern	442	#11,066
2011	modern	417	#11,462
2012	modern	451	#10,640
2013	modern	469	#10,492
2014	modern	484	#10,338
2015	modern	482	#10,281
2016	modern	497	#10,024

Geography

Where Camachos are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Wiltshire, Ryedale, Westminster, Southwark and Wandsworth. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank	Parish	Area
1	No data	No data

Top modern areas

Rank	Area	District
1	Wiltshire 025	Wiltshire
2	Ryedale 008	Ryedale
3	Westminster 024	Westminster
4	Southwark 020	Southwark
5	Wandsworth 008	Wandsworth

Forenames

First names often paired with Camacho

These lists show first names that appear often with the Camacho surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Maria Elizabeth Ana Sonia Marta Monica Emma Sarah Teresa Laura

Recent male names

Jose Carlos Daniel Matthew Manuel Paulo Rui Andrew Ricardo David

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Camacho

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Camacho, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Camacho surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Camacho household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

Read profile summary

Group profile

This Group includes many younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Camacho is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

Read profile summary

Group profile

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Camacho is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Camacho falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Camacho is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate: White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Camacho, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Origin

Meaning and origin of Camacho

The surname Camacho is of Spanish origin, derived from the Spanish word "camacho," which referred to a young pig or piglet. It is believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages, possibly as a nickname or descriptive name for someone who worked with pigs or had a physical resemblance to a piglet.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Camacho can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval manuscript from the 14th century that documented the names of individuals and families in various regions of Spain. The name appears in this document as "Camacho," suggesting its usage at that time.

In the 16th century, the surname Camacho can be found in various historical records, such as the Catastro de Ensenada, a census-like document that recorded the names and occupations of individuals in Spain during the mid-18th century. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Camacho, indicating its prevalence in different regions of Spain.

One notable historical figure with the surname Camacho was Juan Rodríguez Camacho (c. 1500-1570), a Spanish conquistador and explorer who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés. He was born in Seville, Spain, and played a significant role in the subjugation of the Aztec Empire.

Another prominent individual was Pedro Camacho (1604-1675), a Spanish painter and engraver from Madrid. He was known for his religious paintings and engravings, and his works can be found in various churches and museums in Spain.

In the 18th century, José Camacho y Quesada (1724-1809) was a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Panama from 1784 to 1789. He was born in Seville and played a crucial role in the governance of the Spanish colonies in the Americas.

During the 19th century, Manuel Camacho y Arroyo (1812-1876) was a Mexican politician and military leader who served as the President of Mexico for a brief period in 1855. He was born in Jalapa, Veracruz, and actively participated in various political and military conflicts in Mexico.

In more recent times, one notable figure with the surname Camacho was Manuel Camacho Solís (1957-), a Mexican politician and diplomat who served as the Secretary of Foreign Affairs and the Secretary of Urban Development and Ecology in Mexico. He was also involved in the negotiations during the Chiapas conflict in the 1990s.

The surname Camacho has also been associated with various place names in Spain, such as Camacho de Nuño, a municipality in the province of Ávila, and Camacho de Sayago, a village in the province of Zamora. These place names likely originated from individuals or families with the surname Camacho who settled in those areas.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Camacho surname: questions and answers

How common is the Camacho surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 497 in 2016. That gives Camacho a modern rank of #10,024.

What does the Camacho surname mean?