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The name Cameron actually is thought to be either from Camshron (crooked nose) or Cambrun (crooked hill). The latter is now believed to be the more likely origin of the name because that name appears around the year 1000 and continues until the 14th century, then Camshron was in major use from then on. There actually is a place name in Scotland called 'Cameron' which is derived from Cambrun. If the 'crooked nose' theory is correct, then it is likely that it was a personal nickname of an important member of one the original families in Scotland.