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

Amabile, 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 Amabile surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amabile in America

Amabile is the 28704th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amabile surname appeared 830 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 Amabile.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amabile 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 Amabile

The surname Amabile originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "amabilis," which means "lovable" or "amiable." This surname likely emerged as a nickname for someone with a pleasant or agreeable personality.

The earliest recorded instance of the Amabile surname dates back to the 13th century in the region of Tuscany, specifically in the city of Florence. It was common during this era for families to adopt surnames based on personal characteristics, occupations, or places of origin.

One of the earliest documented bearers of the Amabile name was Guido Amabile, a prominent Florentine merchant who lived in the late 13th century. Records show that he was involved in the lucrative wool trade and played a significant role in the city's economic and political affairs.

In the 15th century, the Amabile surname appeared in the historic Catasto, a tax record maintained by the Florentine government. This document listed several families with the Amabile surname, indicating their presence and influence in the region.

During the Renaissance period, the Amabile family produced several notable figures. One of the most famous was Girolamo Amabile, a renowned painter and architect born in Naples in 1506. He worked on various ecclesiastical and civic projects, leaving a lasting impact on the city's architectural landscape.

Another prominent figure was Amabile Lucente, an Italian philosopher and theologian who lived from 1561 to 1635. He was a respected scholar and author, known for his works on metaphysics and religion.

In the 18th century, the Amabile surname gained recognition with the birth of Raffaele Amabile, a historian and archivist from Naples (1718-1802). He authored several notable works on the history of Naples and its surrounding regions, drawing from his extensive research in archives and libraries.

Throughout the centuries, the Amabile surname has been associated with various locations in Italy, including Florence, Naples, and other parts of Tuscany and Campania. The name has also been subject to slight variations in spelling, such as Amabili or Amabille, but the core meaning and origin remain the same.

While the Amabile surname may not be as prominent as some other Italian names, it has a rich and diverse history, with bearers who have made significant contributions in various fields, from art and architecture to philosophy and historical scholarship.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amabile

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

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 Amabile 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 Amabile 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 Amabile was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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