Explore the Family Name Amyot
The meaning of Amyot
French: variant of Amiot and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. Compare Amyotte. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Adelard, Armand, Girard, Henri.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Amyot in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Amyot saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked at 64,934, but by 2010 it had dropped to 68,122, marking a fall of approximately 4.91%. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname Amyot actually rose slightly from 286 in 2000 to 289 in 2010, indicating a 1.05% increase. Correspondingly, the proportion of people named Amyot per 100,000 fell by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #68,122 | -4.91% |
| Count | 286 | 289 | 1.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Amyot
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows an overwhelming majority of Amyots identify as White, with a slight increase from 97.20% in 2000 to 97.92% in 2010. The proportion identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.75% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no reported Amyots who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 97.92% | 0.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |