Cameron

Cameron is a surname and a given name of Scottish origin. As a surname it is associated with Clan Cameron, a Highland clan historically centered in the western Highlands and Lochaber. The name is believed to derive from Gaelic elements meaning “crooked” and “nose” or from a place name; the precise origin varies among sources. The surname has spread throughout the English-speaking world and is common in Scotland, England, Canada, Australia, and the United States.

As a given name, Cameron has become widely used in modern times and is considered unisex in many countries. It has been borne by actors, athletes, and politicians, and its popularity has been sustained by famous bearers such as Cameron Diaz, Cameron Crowe, and Cameron Newton.

Notable people with Cameron as a surname include James Cameron, the Canadian filmmaker behind Titanic and Avatar, and David Cameron, who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016.

There are places named Cameron in North America, including Cameron, Missouri; Cameron Parish in Louisiana; and Cameron County in Texas.

In addition, Clan Cameron is a Highland Scottish clan associated with the surname.