Explore the Family Name Ambush
The meaning of Ambush
Possibly an altered form of Ambrose. This surname is found mainly among African Americans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ambush in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Ambush' significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 56,392nd most common surname and moved up to the 54,296th position by 2010, representing a 3.72% increase in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also saw growth during this period, increasing by 12.09% from 339 to 380 people. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,392 | #54,296 | 3.72% |
| Count | 339 | 380 | 12.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ambush
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there were changes among those carrying the 'Ambush' surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as Black decreased slightly from 86.73% to 80%. Those identifying as White saw a modest increase from 8.55% to 9.47%. There was a notable increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, jumping from 3.54% to 7.89%, a change of 122.88%. The 2010 census also recorded individuals with the 'Ambush' surname identifying as Hispanic for the first time at 1.32%. Meanwhile, there were no individuals who identified as either Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 86.73% | 80% | -7.76% |
| White | 8.55% | 9.47% | 10.76% |
| Two or More Races | 3.54% | 7.89% | 122.88% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |