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

Amable, 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 Amable surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amable in America

Amable is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amable surname appeared 141 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 Amable.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amable 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 Amable

The surname Amable originates from Spain and is derived from the Spanish word 'amable', meaning 'amiable' or 'friendly'. The name first appeared in the region of Castile in the 12th century, during the Reconquista period when the Christian kingdoms were reclaiming territory from the Moors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amable is found in a medieval manuscript from the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla, dating back to 1185. This document mentions a certain 'Petrus Amable' from the village of Burgos.

In the 13th century, the name Amable was also documented in various regions of France, likely brought there by Spanish settlers or pilgrims. The French variant of the name was often spelled 'Aimable'.

During the 15th century, the Amable surname appeared in several records and documents from the city of Barcelona, including a notable merchant named Juan Amable who traded in textiles and spices.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure bearing the Amable name was Fray Tomás Amable, a Franciscan friar and historian from Seville. He was born in 1525 and authored several works on the history of Spain and the conquest of the Americas.

Another notable individual with the Amable surname was María Amable Martínez, a Spanish painter from the 18th century who specialized in portraiture and religious scenes. She was born in Madrid in 1707 and her works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Spain.

In the 19th century, a renowned poet and novelist from Mexico, Manuel Amable Caballero, was born in 1826 in the city of Guanajuato. He wrote several works that explored themes of Mexican culture and indigenous traditions.

Finally, a more recent figure of historical significance with the Amable surname is Concepción Amable Aréchaga, a Uruguayan diplomat and politician who served as the first female ambassador of Uruguay to the United Nations. She was born in 1890 and played a crucial role in promoting women's rights and gender equality on the international stage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amable

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

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

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