Explore the Family Name Amidon
The meaning of Amidon
Altered form of French Amadon. History: This surname is listed in the register of Huguenot ancestors recognized by the Huguenot Society of South Carolina.
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How common is the last name Amidon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Amidon has seen a slight increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Amidon was the 12,677th most popular surname in the United States, a rank it maintained in 2010. The count of people with this surname increased by 8.94%, from 2,238 individuals in 2000 to 2,438 in 2010. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.83.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,677 | #12,676 | 0.01% |
| Count | 2,238 | 2,438 | 8.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.83 | 0.83 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Amidon
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data shows some shifts within the population of individuals with the Amidon surname. The proportion of Amidons identifying as White decreased slightly (-4.14%) between 2000 and 2010, while those identifying as Hispanic and Black saw increases of 45.62% and 88.89% respectively. The number of Amidons who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races also increased, by 35.53% and 42.06% respectively. However, the proportion identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell by 34.92%. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census and demonstrates the dynamic nature of our nation's ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.97% | 87.2% | -4.14% |
| Hispanic | 5.94% | 8.65% | 45.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 1.52% | 42.06% |
| Black | 0.63% | 1.19% | 88.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 1.03% | 35.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.63% | 0.41% | -34.92% |