Explore the Family Name Amati
The meaning of Amati
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Amato.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Amati in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Amati' has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,906th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 72,568th, representing a change of -2.34%. The total count of individuals with this surname, however, increased from 257 to 268 during the same period, indicating a growth of 4.28%. Despite the increase in numbers, the proportion of the population with the 'Amati' surname per 100,000 people declined by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #72,568 | -2.34% |
| Count | 257 | 268 | 4.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Amati
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Amati'. As of 2000, the majority of those carrying this surname identified as White (92.61%). This majority held in 2010, although the percentage dropped somewhat to 86.19%, reflecting a change of -6.93%. During this decade, there were also notable increases in the percentages of those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.95% to 4.85%) and Black (from 3.50% to 6.34%). However, there were no recorded instances of individuals with the 'Amati' surname identifying as either Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.61% | 86.19% | -6.93% |
| Black | 3.5% | 6.34% | 81.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 4.85% | 148.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |