Explore the Family Name Ambers
The meaning of Ambers
1. English (of Norman origin): variant of Amber, with excrescent -s. This surname is very rare in Britain. In North America, it may also be an altered form of English, Scottish, or Irish Ambrose. 2. Americanized form of German Ambros. 3. Americanized form of a Norwegian surname, probably Ambrossen or Ambrosson (see Amberson). History: John Ambers, from Berlin, died in Springfield, MO, in 1904.
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How common is the last name Ambers in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ambers has been on a slight rise between 2000 and 2010. The surname moved up in rank from 30,753 in 2000 to 30,043 in 2010, indicating an increase in popularity by approximately 2.31%. Moreover, the count of individuals carrying this surname also increased during this period from 715 to 781, marking a growth rate of 9.23%. However, the proportion of people with the surname Ambers per 100,000 decreased marginally by -3.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,753 | #30,043 | 2.31% |
| Count | 715 | 781 | 9.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ambers
Regarding ethnicity based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some shifts within the various groups. In 2000, no individuals with the surname Ambers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, these figures changed to 0.64% and 0.90% respectively. The percentage of those identifying as being of two or more ethnicities slightly increased from 2.94% to 3.07%. A notable increase was seen in the Hispanic group, which grew from 3.50% to 5.12%. On the other hand, the White and Black groups saw minor decreases over the decade, with white declining from 44.34% to 41.87% and black from 49.09% to 48.40%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 49.09% | 48.4% | -1.41% |
| White | 44.34% | 41.87% | -5.57% |
| Hispanic | 3.5% | 5.12% | 46.29% |
| Two or More Races | 2.94% | 3.07% | 4.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |