Find out how popular the last name Aamold is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Aamold.

Aamold, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Aamold surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aamold in America

Aamold is the 82908th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aamold surname appeared 227 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Aamold.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aamold to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Aamold

The surname "AAMOLD" is believed to have originated in Norway during the medieval period. It is likely derived from a combination of the Old Norse words "ár," meaning "year," and "mold," meaning "earth" or "soil." This suggests that the name may have been associated with agricultural or land-related occupations or locations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Diplomatarium Norvegicum, a collection of medieval Norwegian documents dating back to the 13th century. In this collection, a man named Aamold Eriksson is mentioned as a landowner in the county of Trøndelag in the year 1275.

The spelling of the name has remained relatively consistent over the centuries, with minor variations such as "Aamoldt" and "Aamodt" appearing in historical records. These variations likely reflect regional dialects and scribal conventions of the time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name Aamold was Nils Aamold, a skilled blacksmith and metalworker who lived in the town of Trondheim. His craftsmanship was highly regarded, and he was commissioned to create ornate metalwork for several local churches.

During the 17th century, the Aamold family established themselves as prominent landowners in the region of Hallingdal, located in southeastern Norway. One member of this family, Ingrid Aamold (1632-1701), was known for her philanthropic efforts and support of local schools and charitable organizations.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname Aamold was Hans Aamold (1789-1864), a renowned explorer and cartographer who mapped vast areas of the Norwegian wilderness. His detailed maps and journals provided invaluable information for future explorers and settlers in the region.

In the 19th century, Olav Aamold (1821-1892) gained recognition as a skilled woodcarver and furniture maker. His intricate designs and craftsmanship were highly sought after by the Norwegian nobility and upper-class families.

As Norwegian immigrants began settling in North America and other parts of the world, the name Aamold traveled with them. While the name remains relatively uncommon outside of Norway, it serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and history associated with this ancient Scandinavian surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aamold

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Aamold.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Aamold was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Aamold has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Aamold was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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