Camacho
A Spanish surname that likely began as a nickname or byname, though its exact root is debated.
The #493 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 4,548 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Camacho is a Spanish surname of uncertain origin. It is often explained as a nickname or byname, but scholars have proposed several different source words, including a possible connection with a term for a crooked or bent shape, or with older Romance forms that are no longer transparent. Because the early forms are not fully settled, the surname’s literal meaning cannot be stated with confidence.
History
The name is especially common in the Spanish-speaking world and was carried to the Americas through Spanish colonization and later migration. It is well established in Spain and in Latin American countries, and it also appears frequently in the United States, especially in communities with Mexican and other Hispanic heritage.
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Fun fact
In the U.S., Camacho has become one of the more familiar Hispanic surnames, ranking within the top 500 in the 2010 census.