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

Amarante, 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 Amarante surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amarante in America

Amarante is the 27732nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amarante surname appeared 867 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 Amarante.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amarante 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 Amarante

The surname Amarante has its roots in Portugal, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the town of Amarante, located in northern Portugal. The town's name is derived from the Latin word "amarantus," which means "unfading" or "everlasting," referring to the amaranth flower.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Amarante surname can be found in the 1258 Inquirições de D. Afonso III, a survey of landowners and properties commissioned by King Afonso III of Portugal. This document lists several individuals with the surname Amarante, indicating their presence in the region during that period.

In the 15th century, the surname Amarante gained prominence with João Amarante, a Portuguese explorer and navigator. He accompanied Vasco da Gama on his historic voyage to India in 1498 and played a crucial role in establishing Portuguese trade routes in the Indian Ocean.

During the 16th century, the Amarante family gained nobility status in Portugal. Álvaro de Amarante, born in 1524, was a prominent figure in the Portuguese court and served as a diplomat and ambassador to various European countries.

Another notable figure from this period was Diogo de Amarante, a Jesuit missionary who traveled to Brazil in the late 16th century. He played a significant role in the evangelization efforts and the establishment of Jesuit missions in the colony.

In the 18th century, the Amarante surname was carried to the Americas by Portuguese settlers. One such individual was Manuel Amarante, who arrived in Brazil in the mid-1700s and became a successful plantation owner and trader.

Throughout history, the Amarante surname has also been associated with various place names and alternative spellings, such as Amarant, Amaranti, and Amarantis. These variations can be found in historical records and documents across different regions.

While the Amarante surname has a rich history, it is important to note that this detailed report focuses solely on the surname itself and does not include information on its use as a first or given name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amarante

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

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

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