Explore the Family Name Amare
The meaning of Amare
Ethiopian: from the personal name Amare, which is interpreted as e.g. ‘he is handsome’ in the Amharic language. — Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames, this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Amare in the United States?
The surname Amare showed increasing popularity in the United States according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 81,100, but by 2010, it had risen to a rank of 44,270. This represents an increase of 45.41%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the last name Amare went from 217 in 2000 to 486 in 2010, representing a growth of 123.96%. The proportion per 100,000 people also increased, doubling from 0.08 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,100 | #44,270 | 45.41% |
| Count | 217 | 486 | 123.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.16 | 100% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Amare
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Amare identify as Black. This group grew from 76.50% in 2000 to 90.74% in 2010, marking an increase of 18.61%. The percentage identifying as having two or more ethnicities saw a significant decrease, from 12.90% in 2000 to 1.03% in 2010. The portion identifying as White decreased slightly from 5.07% to 4.73%, and those identifying as Hispanic reduced from 4.15% to 2.67%. No individuals reported their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 76.5% | 90.74% | 18.61% |
| White | 5.07% | 4.73% | -6.71% |
| Hispanic | 4.15% | 2.67% | -35.66% |
| Two or More Races | 12.9% | 1.03% | -92.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |