Camarena History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe distinguished Spanish surname Camarena is of locative origin, being based on a physical or geographic feature found in the vicinity of the eponymous bearer's place of abode. In this case, the Spanish word "camara" means "granary or barn," and the surname would indicate that the original bearer lived beside a granary. In the feudal manors and estates of the Middle Ages, the granary would have been used by the lord's extensive household, and would have been a local landmark. Early Origins of the Camarena familyThe surname Camarena was first found in the province of Galicia in the northwestern region of the Iberian peninsula. However, like many locative surnames, Camarena arose independently in various parts of Spain. Records show that a branch of the family had its ancestral home in the Valley of Ayala, in Amurrio (Alava). Early History of the Camarena familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Camarena research. Another 138 words (10 lines of text) covering the year 1576 is included under the topic Early Camarena History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Camarena Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Camára, Camarillo, Camarino, Camarero, Cambra, Lacambra, Cammarata, Camarena and many more. Early Notables of the Camarena familyAnother 37 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Camarena Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Camarena RankingIn the United States, the name Camarena is the 8,075th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
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