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

Amari, 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 Amari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amari in America

Amari is the 34149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amari surname appeared 665 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 Amari.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amari 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 Amari

The surname Amari is of Italian origin, derived from the Latin word "amarus," which means "bitter." This name is believed to have originated in the 14th century in various regions of Italy, such as Sicily, Campania, and Lazio.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Amari dates back to the late 14th century in a Sicilian manuscript, where it was spelled as "Amaro." This spelling variation suggests a potential connection to the town of Amare in the province of Trapani, Sicily.

During the 16th century, the name Amari appeared in several historical records, including the Sicilian Riveli, which were census-like documents. One notable individual from this period was Giovanni Battista Amari (1564-1632), a renowned Sicilian jurist and legal scholar.

In the 18th century, the name Amari gained prominence with the birth of Michele Amari (1806-1889), a Sicilian historian, and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Arab history and culture. His works, such as the "Storia dei Musulmani di Sicilia," became widely acclaimed.

Another notable figure with the surname Amari was Emerico Amari (1810-1870), an Italian philosopher and politician who served as a member of the Neapolitan parliament during the Italian Unification.

The 19th century also saw the rise of Lucio Amari (1828-1904), an Italian politician and lawyer who actively participated in the Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification. He served as a member of the Italian parliament and held various ministerial positions.

Towards the end of the 19th century, Vincenzo Amari (1847-1932) gained recognition as a distinguished Italian jurist and legal scholar. He served as a professor of law at the University of Palermo and made significant contributions to the field of civil law.

Over the centuries, the surname Amari has been associated with various professions, including law, academia, politics, and the arts, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who bear this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amari

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

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

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