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

Amante, 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 Amante surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amante in America

Amante is the 25226th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amante surname appeared 982 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 Amante.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amante 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 Amante

The surname Amante originates from Italy and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "amante," meaning "lover" or "beloved." The name likely emerged as a nickname or a descriptive name for an individual who was known for their romantic or passionate nature.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Amante can be found in historical documents from various Italian regions, particularly in the northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto. One notable early reference is in a 14th-century manuscript from the city of Verona, where the name "Giovanni Amante" was mentioned as a merchant and landowner.

During the Renaissance period, the name Amante gained prominence in Italy, with several individuals bearing this surname achieving notable status. One such figure was Tommaso Amante (1465-1542), a renowned humanist scholar and philosopher from Lucca. He was known for his writings on classical literature and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time.

Another notable bearer of the name Amante was Girolamo Amante (1508-1577), a skilled architect and engineer from Mantua. He was responsible for the design and construction of several important buildings, including the Chiesa di Sant'Andrea in Mantua, which is considered a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture.

In the 17th century, the Amante family established itself in Naples, where they became prominent figures in the local nobility. One notable member was Fabrizio Amante (1620-1689), a military commander who served in the Neapolitan army and played a crucial role in the defense of the city against foreign invaders.

The surname Amante also spread to other parts of Europe, including Spain and France, where it underwent slight variations in spelling, such as "Amante" and "Amant." In France, the name was often associated with individuals of Italian descent or those with ties to the Italian culture and traditions.

Among the notable figures bearing the surname Amante in more recent history was Antonio Amante (1842-1914), an Italian composer and conductor who made significant contributions to the operatic repertoire of his time. His works, including the operas "La Figlia del Cieco" and "Il Cavaliere di Samarkanda," were widely performed and acclaimed during the late 19th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amante

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

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

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