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UK surname

Camille

An occupational surname meaning "camel driver" deriving from the Latin name Camillus.

In the 1881 census there were 5 people recorded with the Camille surname, ranking it #33,110 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 110, ranked #29,225, up from #33,110 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Camille is 122 in 2012. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 2100.0%.

1881 census count

5

Ranked #33,110

Modern count

110

2016, ranked #29,225

Peak year

2012

122 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Camille had 5 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,110 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 110 in 2016, ranked #29,225.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 25 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Camille surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Camille surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Camille 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
1861 historical 15 #31,942
1881 historical 5 #33,110
1891 historical 17 #32,787
1901 historical 25 #31,259
1911 historical 20 #31,288
1997 modern 84 #29,106
1998 modern 83 #29,638
1999 modern 69 #31,223
2000 modern 81 #30,036
2001 modern 77 #30,277
2002 modern 82 #30,181
2003 modern 83 #30,088
2004 modern 83 #30,352
2005 modern 84 #30,359
2006 modern 88 #30,160
2007 modern 89 #30,383
2008 modern 103 #28,519
2009 modern 111 #27,846
2010 modern 116 #27,704
2011 modern 120 #26,930
2012 modern 122 #26,696
2013 modern 115 #28,176
2014 modern 120 #27,646
2015 modern 117 #27,982
2016 modern 110 #29,225

Geography

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Where Camilles 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 Kensington and Chelsea, Wiltshire, Westminster, Bolton and Salford. 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 Kensington and Chelsea 005 Kensington and Chelsea
2 Wiltshire 041 Wiltshire
3 Westminster 009 Westminster
4 Bolton 034 Bolton
5 Salford 005 Salford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Camille

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Camille

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Camille, 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 Camille surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Camille household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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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, Camille 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.

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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

Camille 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.

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Camille falls in decile 2 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Camille is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

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

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Camille

The surname Camille originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Latin name Camillus, which was a Roman family name. The root of the name comes from the word "camillus," which referred to a young boy who assisted priests during religious ceremonies.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Camille can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners in England compiled in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Camille" and is listed among the Norman nobility who accompanied William during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

During the Middle Ages, the Camille family was prominent in various regions of France, particularly in the provinces of Normandy and Brittany. The name was also associated with several notable figures throughout history, such as Pierre Camille (1430-1492), a French theologian and philosopher who played a significant role in the Renaissance.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Camille was André Camille (1550-1610), a French architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Pont Neuf bridge over the River Seine. His contributions to the architectural landscape of Paris during the Renaissance period were widely recognized.

In the 18th century, the surname Camille was also associated with the French Revolution. Georges Camille (1760-1794) was a prominent figure in the Jacobin movement and a close ally of Maximilien Robespierre. He played a significant role in the Reign of Terror and was eventually executed by guillotine during the latter stages of the Revolution.

Moving into the 19th century, the surname Camille gained further recognition through the works of French author and playwright Alexandre Camille (1821-1898). His plays, which often explored themes of love, passion, and societal critique, were highly acclaimed and influential in the French literary scene of the time.

Another notable figure with the surname Camille was Marie Camille (1846-1928), a French sculptor and painter who was known for her intricate and expressive works. Her sculptures, often depicting scenes from Greek mythology, were exhibited in prestigious venues such as the Salon des Artistes Français in Paris.

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1881 census detail

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Camille families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Camille surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 2 Camilles recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.12x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 2 4.12x
Lanarkshire 1 6.38x
Merionethshire 1 112.36x
Warwickshire 1 8.18x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Aston in Warwickshire leads with 1 Camilles recorded in 1881 and an index of 29.67x.

Place Total Index
Aston 1 29.67x
Glasgow 1 35.97x
Kensington London 1 37.04x
St George Hanover Square 1 117.65x
Towyn 1 1666.67x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Camille surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Janrovier 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Camille surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Alphonse 1
D. 1
Hubert 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Camille households.

FAQ

Camille surname: questions and answers

How common was the Camille surname in 1881?

In 1881, 5 people were recorded with the Camille surname. That placed it at #33,110 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Camille surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 110 in 2016. That gives Camille a modern rank of #29,225.

What does the Camille surname mean?

An occupational surname meaning "camel driver" deriving from the Latin name Camillus.

What does the Camille map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Camille bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.