Explore the Family Name Amorin
The meaning of Amorin
Galician: habitational name from any of various places called Amorin, originally (villa) Amorini, from the name of the estate owner. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Luis, Manuel, Justino, Raul, Armondo, Avelino, Enrique, Evaristo, Jose Antonio, Josefa.
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How common is the last name Amorin in the United States?
The surname Amorin was not commonly found in the United States according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, ranking 47,210th in popularity in 2000 and slightly dropping to 47,614th in 2010. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 423 in 2000 to 445 in 2010, a growth rate of 5.2%. However, when examining the proportion of people named Amorin per 100,000 citizens, there is a slight decrease of 6.25% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,210 | #47,614 | -0.86% |
| Count | 423 | 445 | 5.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Amorin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Amorin surname identified as White, although this group saw a decline of 10.05% between 2000 and 2010. Conversely, those identifying as Black or Hispanic saw significant increases of 103.63% and 7.73% respectively over the same period. Meanwhile, the percentages of those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races both showed modest growth. No change was observed among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.21% | 51.46% | -10.05% |
| Hispanic | 17.73% | 19.1% | 7.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 12.53% | 13.03% | 3.99% |
| Two or More Races | 9.22% | 9.66% | 4.77% |
| Black | 3.31% | 6.74% | 103.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |