Explore the Family Name America
The meaning of America
Dutch: 1. habitational name from a village in the province of Limburg, named so after the continent where the offspring emigrated to, or perhaps from another hamlet or farm metaphorically named after America. 2. Latinized form (from de Mirica) of the topographic name Van der Heijden (see Vanderheyden).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name America in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "America" grew in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,668th most popular surname, while in 2010 it moved up to 58,604th place, marking a significant increase of 10.76 percent. The count of individuals bearing this surname also saw an upward trend during this period, with a rise from 282 in 2000 to 346 in 2010, an increase of approximately 22.7 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people named America per 100k also increased by 20 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #58,604 | 10.76% |
| Count | 282 | 346 | 22.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name America
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname America, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of bearers of the surname identified as white (60.28 percent in 2000 and 54.91 percent in 2010), there has been a decrease of about 8.91 percent in this category. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 9.93 percent to 11.56 percent, marking a 16.41 percent growth. Interestingly, the Hispanic ethnicity saw the highest increase of 90.23 percent, moving from 5.32 percent in 2000 to 10.12 percent in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased by 16.03 percent, while the category of two or more races appeared in 2010 with a proportion of 3.76 percent. There were no recorded changes for American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.28% | 54.91% | -8.91% |
| Black | 23.4% | 19.65% | -16.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.93% | 11.56% | 16.41% |
| Hispanic | 5.32% | 10.12% | 90.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.76% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |