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

Amada, 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 Amada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amada in America

Amada is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amada surname appeared 151 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 Amada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amada 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 Amada

The surname Amada has its origins in Spain and Portugal, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish and Portuguese word "amada," which means "beloved" or "loved one." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone who was greatly loved or admired within their community.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Amada can be found in the medieval records of the Kingdom of Aragon, which was located in the northeastern part of the Iberian Peninsula. In the 13th century, a nobleman named Pedro Amada was recorded as a landowner and a prominent figure in the court of King Jaume I.

During the 15th century, the name Amada appeared in various historical documents in Portugal, particularly in the regions of Alentejo and Algarve. One notable figure from this period was João Amada, a merchant and explorer who was part of the Portuguese expeditions to the West African coast in the late 1400s.

In the 16th century, the Amada surname gained prominence in Spain, particularly in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura. One of the most famous individuals with this surname was Diego Amada, a renowned painter and sculptor who lived from 1520 to 1590. His works can still be found in various churches and museums across Spain.

Another noteworthy figure with the Amada surname was María Amada, a Spanish writer and poet who lived in the 17th century. Her collection of poems, titled "Versos de Amor" (Verses of Love), was widely acclaimed during her lifetime and has been studied by scholars for its literary and historical significance.

In the 18th century, the Amada surname can be found in records from the Spanish colonies in the Americas, particularly in Mexico and Peru. One notable individual from this period was Tomás Amada, a Spanish military officer who played a crucial role in the defense of the city of Cartagena de Indias (present-day Colombia) against the British invasion in 1741.

As the surname Amada spread across the Iberian Peninsula and beyond, it also evolved into various spellings and variations, such as Amado, Amadas, and Amadis. These variations can be found in historical records from different regions and time periods, reflecting the linguistic diversity and cultural influences that shaped the evolution of surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amada

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

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

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