Explore the Family Name Amparo
The meaning of Amparo
Spanish and Portuguese: from a short form of a Marian name, Spanish María del Amparo, or a title, Spanish Nuestra Señora del Amparo, from amparo ‘protection, refuge’. The surname may also be a reference to a local church dedicated to the Virgin Mary bearing this title. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Julio, Jesus, Jose, Mercedes, Alonzo, Angel, Angelina, Carolina, Celso, Diaz, Dionicio, Dominga.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Amparo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Amparo has seen a notable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 23,863 among all surnames, but by 2010, it had climbed to 17,980, reflecting a considerable rise of approximately 24.65%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased from 988 in 2000 to 1,553 in 2010 — a significant growth of around 57.19%. Similarly, the proportion of people named Amparo per 100,000 increased by about 43.24% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,863 | #17,980 | 24.65% |
| Count | 988 | 1,553 | 57.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.53 | 43.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Amparo
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals sporting the Amparo surname identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase of 0.50% across the decade. The second largest ethnic identity group was Asian/Pacific Islander, which remained relatively stable at around 15.5%. There was a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, a category that was not represented in the 2000 data. The white demographic saw a decrease of -8.16%, while the black demographic dropped by -16.83%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 79.45% | 79.85% | 0.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 15.49% | 15.52% | 0.19% |
| White | 2.94% | 2.7% | -8.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Black | 1.01% | 0.84% | -16.83% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |