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

Amadi, 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 Amadi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amadi in America

Amadi is the 31724th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amadi surname appeared 728 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 Amadi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amadi 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 Amadi

The surname AMADI is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Apulia and Calabria, during the late medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "amadio," which means "lover" or "beloved." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who was known for their affectionate or loving nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the AMADI surname can be found in the historic tax records of the city of Naples, dating back to the 15th century. These records document several individuals bearing the name, indicating that the AMADI family had already established a presence in the region by that time.

In the 16th century, the AMADI name appeared in various ecclesiastical records and church documents in the town of Gallipoli, in the province of Lecce, Apulia. This suggests that the family may have had ties to the local religious community or held positions within the church.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Antonio AMADI (1475-1555) was a renowned poet and humanist from the city of Lecce. His works, which explored themes of love and philosophy, gained him recognition throughout Italy and beyond.

In the 18th century, a prominent member of the AMADI family was Giovanni AMADI (1720-1792), a successful merchant and landowner from the town of Corigliano Calabro in the province of Cosenza, Calabria. Historical records indicate that he played a significant role in the local economy and community affairs.

Another individual of note was Francesco AMADI (1825-1892), a politician and lawyer from the city of Bari, Apulia. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the country's political affairs during the turbulent years of the Risorgimento, the period of Italian unification.

Over the centuries, the AMADI surname has spread beyond its Italian roots, with descendants settling in various parts of the world, including North America, South America, and Australia. However, the name remains most prevalent in its regions of origin, particularly in southern Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amadi

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

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

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