Explore the Family Name Aamot
The meaning of Aamot
Norwegian (also Åmot): variant of Aamodt. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Aagot.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Aamot in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Aamot saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 70,473rd most popular surname and by 2010, it had fallen to the 72,105th spot, experiencing a change of -2.32%. Despite this, the count of individuals bearing this surname actually increased from 259 in 2000 to 270 in 2010, marking an upward shift of 4.25%. The proportion per 100k, however, declined by 10.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #72,105 | -2.32% |
| Count | 259 | 270 | 4.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aamot
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Aamot. In 2000, virtually all individuals (98.46%) with the surname identified as White. By 2010, that percentage dwindled slightly to 95.19%, indicating a minor drop of 3.32%. For the first time in 2010, a small fraction of individuals (2.22%) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. No changes were observed in the categories of Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.46% | 95.19% | -3.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.22% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |