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

Amaris, 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 Amaris surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amaris in America

Amaris is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amaris surname appeared 142 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 Amaris.

The history of the last name Amaris

The surname Amaris has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Spain and Portugal. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

This surname is thought to be derived from the Latin word "amarum," meaning "bitter" or "sour." It is possible that the name was originally an occupational descriptor for someone involved in the production or trade of bitter substances, such as certain herbs or citrus fruits.

In the historical records of the Kingdom of Aragon, which encompassed parts of modern-day Spain and France, there are mentions of individuals bearing the surname Amaris as early as the 14th century. One notable example is Jaume Amaris, a merchant from the city of Valencia, who is documented in records from the year 1376.

The name also appears in various Portuguese documents from the 15th and 16th centuries, suggesting its widespread use in the region. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Pedro Amaris, a soldier who fought in the Portuguese conquest of Ceuta in 1415.

Over the centuries, the name has undergone some variations in spelling, with forms such as Amariz, Amarys, and Amarez being found in historical records. Some of these variations may reflect regional differences or changes in pronunciation over time.

Notable individuals with the surname Amaris throughout history include:

1. Fernán Amaris (c. 1480 - 1556), a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico.
2. Isabel Amaris (c. 1530 - 1598), a Portuguese noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for her support of Renaissance artists and writers.
3. Pedro Amaris de Sá (1598 - 1677), a Portuguese military commander who served as the Governor of Brazil from 1659 to 1663.
4. Juan Amaris y Borbón (1679 - 1743), a Spanish nobleman and diplomat who served as the ambassador to France and Italy.
5. María Amaris Calderón (1711 - 1768), a Spanish painter and one of the few women artists of her time to achieve recognition for her portraits and religious works.

While the surname Amaris is not among the most common in modern times, it remains a part of the cultural heritage of the Iberian Peninsula, reflecting the rich history and diversity of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amaris

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

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 Amaris 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.

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

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