Explore the Family Name Amey
The meaning of Amey
English (of Norman origin): 1. from the Old French personal name Amé, from Latin Amatus ‘beloved’ (see Amato). Alternatively, it may be derived from the female personal name Amia, the Latin form of Old French Amée, which is the feminine form of Amé above. 2. nickname derived from Old French ami ‘friend’; compare Lamey. 3. patronymic from the masculine personal name Ami, a form of Amis (see Ames).
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How common is the last name Amey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Amey fluctuated slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Amey was ranked 13,233 among all surnames in terms of popularity. By 2010, it moved to rank 13,251, a slight decline of 0.14%. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased from 2,115 in 2000 to 2,304 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 8.94%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.78 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,233 | #13,251 | -0.14% |
| Count | 2,115 | 2,304 | 8.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Amey
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Amey also saw changes over the decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of those with the surname identified as white (58.16%) or black (36.26%). By 2010, while these two groups still represented the largest percentages, their proportions had shifted to 53.65% and 38.76%, respectively. Notably, there were increases in those identifying as Hispanic (from 2.27% to 3.13%) and those claiming two or more races (from 2.32% to 2.91%). Additionally, in 2010, there were small percentages who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (1.00%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.56%), categories that were not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.16% | 53.65% | -7.75% |
| Black | 36.26% | 38.76% | 6.89% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 3.13% | 37.89% |
| Two or More Races | 2.32% | 2.91% | 25.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.56% | 0% |