McCamant

Patronymic

Meaning

Son of Camant, possibly a variant or diminutive of a personal name.

Etymology

The 'Mc' prefix indicates Scottish patronymic origin meaning 'son of.' The second element 'Camant' is of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Cam or a diminutive form. The surname likely emerged in Scotland or northern England.

About the McCamant Surname

An obscure Scottish patronymic surname with uncertain etymology. The name remains quite rare and is primarily concentrated in Scotland.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 200 bearers in the United States #4,834 most common surname
Rare Common

Rare; primarily found in Scotland and scattered in North America.

McCamant Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

Limited documented notable bearers.

People with the McCamant Surname

Wallace McCamant