Explore the Family Name Amiel
The meaning of Amiel
1. French: from the personal name Amiel, from Latin Amelius. The name may in some cases also be of Hebrew origin (see 2 below). 2. Jewish: from a Biblical Hebrew personal name meaning ‘God of the people’ or ‘God’s people’. In the Bible this name is borne by various minor characters (Numbers 13:12; II Samuel 9:4–5 and 17:27; I Chronicles 3:5; and I Chroncles 26:5). The most important of these is the father of Bathsheba, in II Samuel. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Amnon, Chaim, Mayer, Ofer, Shai. French Andre, Jacques, Jean-Claude, Michel.
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How common is the last name Amiel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Amiel's popularity increased from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 66,073 in 2000, it climbed to 62,045 by 2010, indicating a 6.1% increase in rank. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 280 in 2000 to 323 in 2010, exhibiting a substantial growth of 15.36%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k saw an upturn of 10%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #62,045 | 6.1% |
| Count | 280 | 323 | 15.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Amiel
The Census data reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Amiel over the same decade. In 2000, the majority of individuals identified as white (79.64%), followed by Hispanic (12.86%) and Black (4.29%). By 2010, while the white majority remained, its percentage decreased slightly to 74.92%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic component grew notably by 42.07% to reach 18.27%, and the Black percentage also increased slightly to 4.95%. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and those identifying with two or more races dropped from 2.5% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.64% | 74.92% | -5.93% |
| Hispanic | 12.86% | 18.27% | 42.07% |
| Black | 4.29% | 4.95% | 15.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.5% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |