Cameron

Descriptive

Meaning

A person with a crooked or bent nose.

Etymology

Derived from the Gaelic 'cam' (crooked) and 'sron' (nose), literally meaning 'crooked nose.' The surname originated in the Scottish Highlands and became associated with a powerful clan.

About the Cameron Surname

Cameron is a major Scottish Highland clan surname with a long history of power and influence in the region. The clan played significant roles in Scottish politics and warfare throughout medieval and early modern periods.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 180,000 bearers in the United States #264 most common surname
Rare Common

Primarily found in the Scottish Highlands, particularly in Lochiel, with significant populations throughout Scotland and worldwide diaspora.

Cameron Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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People with the Cameron Surname