Explore the Family Name Amadei
The meaning of Amadei
Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Amadeo. This surname is also found in Corsica and southern France.
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How common is the last name Amadei in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Amadei ranked 120,330 in popularity in 2000 and slightly slipped to 123,796 by 2010. This represents a marginal decline of about 2.88 percent over the decade. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 133 in 2000 to 139 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of approximately 4.51 percent during the same period. The proportion of individuals with the Amadei surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.05 over the ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #120,330 | #123,796 | -2.88% |
| Count | 133 | 139 | 4.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Amadei
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the Amadei surname. In 2000, about 98.50 percent of those with the surname identified themselves as White, which decreased to 94.96 percent by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose from 0.00 to 3.60 percent. There was no reported change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities. No data for those identifying with two or more races were available for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.5% | 94.96% | -3.59% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |