Explore the Family Name Amery
The meaning of Amery
English (of Norman origin): 1. from the ancient Germanic personal name Amalric, composed of the elements Amal (a dynastic name among the Goths) + rīk ‘realm, power’. The name was introduced into England from France by the Normans, developing into the Middle English personal name Amery, Emery (from Old French Amauri, Emaurri). 2. occasionally perhaps also from the Middle English, Old French personal name Aimery, ancient Germanic Haimeric, from haim ‘home’+ rīc ‘power(ful)’. Compare Emery.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Amery in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Amery has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 94,227th and this fell to 101,247th by 2010, reflecting a 7.45% decrease. Furthermore, the count of individuals with the Amery surname slightly decreased from 180 in 2000 to 178 in 2010, marking a 1.11% drop. The proportion per 100,000 people also reduced from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010, indicating a 14.29% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #94,227 | #101,247 | -7.45% |
| Count | 180 | 178 | -1.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Amery
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some variation in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Amery. In 2000, 95% of those with the surname were identified as White, which declined to 92.13% by 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic for either year. However, there was a small increase in those identifying as two or more races, rising to 2.81% in 2010 from zero in 2000. Additionally, the percentage of those identified as Black dropped from 2.78% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no recorded changes for those identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 92.13% | -3.02% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.78% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |