Explore the Family Name Amorosa
The meaning of Amorosa
Italian: from the feminine form of Amoroso. Compare Amorose.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Amorosa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Amorosa has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 134,037 in popularity, but dropped to the 158,432 position by 2010, indicating an 18.2% decrease. Furthermore, the count of individuals with the Amorosa surname decreased by 12.07%, from 116 in 2000 to just 102 in 2010. The representation of this surname per 100,000 people also declined by 25% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #134,037 | #158,432 | -18.2% |
| Count | 116 | 102 | -12.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.03 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Amorosa
The ethnic identity associated with the Amorosa surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, primarily lies within the White community. In 2000, 92.24% of those bearing the Amorosa surname were identified as White, and this number increased to 97.06% by 2010, a change of 5.23%. Meanwhile, the surname had a 4.31% representation in the Hispanic community in 2000, which disappeared entirely in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no change over the decade, remaining at 0%. There were also no individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races bearing the Amorosa surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.24% | 97.06% | 5.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 4.31% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |