Explore the Family Name Amen
The meaning of Amen
1. German: variant of the topographic name Ammen or Amend ‘at the end’. 2. Altered form of Aman 1, a surname of German origin. 3. Walloon and French: nickname of a cantor who, in chants, specifically emphasized the word amen. 4. Arabic: variant of Amin.
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How common is the last name Amen in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Amen" has shown a slight increase in popularity in the United States over the years. In the year 2000, the surname ranked 15,759 in terms of popularity, while by 2010, it had climbed to 15,201, marking an improvement of 3.54%. This growth is also reflected in the increase in the count of people with this surname, which rose from 1,700 in 2000 to 1,938 in 2010, showing a 14.0% increase. The proportion of individuals with the surname "Amen" per 100,000 also saw an increase of 4.76%, moving from 0.63 in 2000 to 0.66 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,759 | #15,201 | 3.54% |
| Count | 1,700 | 1,938 | 14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.66 | 4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Amen
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Amen," we again turn to the Decennial U.S. Census. As of 2000, the majority of those bearing the Amen surname identified as White, at 86.18%. However, by 2010 this percentage had decreased somewhat to 80.29%, a change of -6.83%. Those identifying as Black experienced a significant increase, from 3.06% in 2000 to 6.97% in 2010, a change of 127.78%. There were also increases among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, with changes of 24.36% and 36.86% respectively. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw an increase, though smaller at 39.02%. The only group that experienced a decrease was those identifying with two or more races, falling from 2.53% in 2000 to 1.91% in 2010, a change of -24.51%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.18% | 80.29% | -6.83% |
| Black | 3.06% | 6.97% | 127.78% |
| Hispanic | 3.88% | 5.31% | 36.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.53% | 4.39% | 24.36% |
| Two or More Races | 2.53% | 1.91% | -24.51% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.82% | 1.14% | 39.02% |