Camou

Camou Meaning & Origin

About Camou
The surname Camou is of Basque origin and is derived from the Basque word "kamua," meaning "crooked" or "bent." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone who lived near a crooked or winding path or road. Over time, the surname Camou has spread beyond the Basque region and can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in countries with significant Basque diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Camou is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Camou: 423
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49636
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Camou based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Camou is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KM
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
C050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 M UW0
🌐 IPA
/camou*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Camou in Braille

Here's how to represent Camou in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Camou in braille

How to sign the name Camou using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Camou using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Camou in sign language

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