Explore the Family Name Ambos
The meaning of Ambos
German: metonymic occupational name for a smith, from Middle High German ambōz ‘anvil’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ambos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ambos has seen a growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ambos was ranked as the 78,035th most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 70,208th spot, marking an increase of approximately 10.03%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 228 to 279 during the same period, indicating a 22.37% increase. The proportion of people named Ambos per 100k in the population slightly increased by 12.5%, moving from 0.08 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #70,208 | 10.03% |
| Count | 228 | 279 | 22.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ambos
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there were some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identifying with the Ambos surname remained those of White ethnicity, although their proportion decreased marginally from 91.23% to 88.53%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a significant increase in representation, rising from 3.95% to 7.17%, which is an 81.52% change. Those identifying as Hispanic also increased their representation from 2.63% to 3.58%, a change of 36.12%. However, the proportion of those identifying as Two or more races dropped to zero from 2.19%. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.23% | 88.53% | -2.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.95% | 7.17% | 81.52% |
| Hispanic | 2.63% | 3.58% | 36.12% |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |