Explore the Family Name Ameri
The meaning of Ameri
Muslim (mainly Iran and Afghanistan): surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Amer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ameri in the United States?
The surname Ameri saw a significant surge in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 63,632nd in prevalence among all U.S. surnames. However, by 2010, its ranking had improved to 59,603rd, signifying a positive change of 6.33%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also witnessed an increase during this period, growing from 293 in 2000 to 339 in 2010, a rise of 15.7%. Despite these changes, the proportion of Ameris per 100k people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #59,603 | 6.33% |
| Count | 293 | 339 | 15.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ameri
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Ameri. A substantial majority of those with this surname were categorized as White in both 2000 (79.86%) and in 2010 (79.35%), showing a minimal decline of 0.64%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased significantly, from 3.07% in 2000 to 1.77% in 2010. However, those identifying as Black increased notably, from 2.73% to 3.83%. There was also a new appearance of individuals who identified as Hispanic in 2010, at 4.72%, whereas there were none in the 2000 census. The distribution of those identifying as Two or more races marginally dropped from 10.92% to 10.32%. No changes were observed for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.86% | 79.35% | -0.64% |
| Two or More Races | 10.92% | 10.32% | -5.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.72% | 0% |
| Black | 2.73% | 3.83% | 40.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.07% | 1.77% | -42.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |