Explore the Family Name Amelung
The meaning of Amelung
German: from the Middle High German personal name Amelung, which was popular in the 12th and 13th centuries. It was adopted in honor of the Amelungen of medieval literature, warriors (in particular followers of Dietrich von Bern and successors of the Gothic royal house) who bore compound names of which the first element was amal ‘capable, brave, eager’. This surname is also found in the Netherlands.
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How common is the last name Amelung in the United States?
The surname Amelung reflected a slight decrease in popularity from the 2000 to the 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the surname ranked 60,706 and this rank dropped to 65,424 in 2010, a decrease of about 7.77%. The actual count of individuals bearing the surname also fell from 310 in 2000 to 303 in 2010, showing a decrease of roughly 2.26%. This reduction was mirrored in the proportion per 100,000, which fell from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, marking a decline of approximately 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #65,424 | -7.77% |
| Count | 310 | 303 | -2.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Amelung
In terms of ethnicity, the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data showed that the majority of individuals with the surname Amelung identify as White. However, there was a slight decrease in this demographic over the decade, moving from 98.39% in 2000 to 95.05% in 2010, a change of -3.39%. Interestingly, the data indicates an emergence of Hispanic identification among those with the surname Amelung in 2010, accounting for 3.30%. No changes were reported for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native over the two census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.39% | 95.05% | -3.39% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |