Explore the Family Name Amabile
The meaning of Amabile
Italian (mainly Naples): from the personal name Amabile meaning ‘lovable’ or (as a Christian name) ‘worthy of God’s love’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Antonio, Carmela, Luigi, Santo, Angelo, Concetta, Orazio, Pasquale.
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How common is the last name Amabile in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Amabile has seen a slight change in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 27,344 to 28,704, reflecting a decrease of about 4.97 percent. The number of people bearing the surname also slightly decreased from 831 in 2000 to 830 in 2010, which is a marginal decline of 0.12 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname also went down by 9.68 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,344 | #28,704 | -4.97% |
| Count | 831 | 830 | -0.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Amabile
On the ethnicity front, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the ethnic identity of those carrying the Amabile surname was predominantly White, representing about 96.75 percent. By 2010, this percentage had dropped to about 92.65 percent. The Hispanic representation increased significantly from 1.68 percent to 6.14 percent. During the same period, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander appeared within the Amabile group, accounting for 0.60 percent in 2010. However, those identifying as Two or more races dropped to zero from 0.84 percent in 2000. Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native representation remained unchanged at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.75% | 92.65% | -4.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 6.14% | 265.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |