Explore the Family Name Ambrosius
The meaning of Ambrosius
German and Dutch: from the Latin personal name Ambrosius (see Ambrose), or a Latinized (humanistic) form of its German vernacular variant Ambros.
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How common is the last name Ambrosius in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ambrosius has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 40,019th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 39,486th spot. This represents a positive change of 1.33%. During the same period, the total count of people with the Ambrosius surname also increased by 7.95%, moving from 516 individuals in 2000 to 557 in 2010. The proportion of individuals per 100,000 bearing this surname remained stable at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,019 | #39,486 | 1.33% |
| Count | 516 | 557 | 7.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ambrosius
When considering ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with the Ambrosius surname identified as White - 97.87% in 2000 and 95.15% in 2010. This however marks a decrease of 2.78%. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during these years. However, 2010 saw an increase in diversity as some individuals identified with two or more races, Hispanic, and Black for the first time, with each category accounting for 0.9% and 1.62% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.87% | 95.15% | -2.78% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |