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

Amat, 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 Amat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amat in America

Amat is the 52619th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amat surname appeared 394 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 Amat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amat 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 Amat

The surname AMAT is believed to have originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French term "amat," which means "beloved" or "loved one." This term likely evolved from the Latin word "amatus," which has a similar meaning.

The AMAT surname was particularly prevalent in the regions of Provence and Languedoc in southern France. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval documents and records from these areas, with spellings such as "Amat," "Amati," and "Amatus."

One notable historical reference to the AMAT surname is in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name is listed among the landowners and tenants of the time, suggesting that the AMAT family had already established itself in certain regions of England by the 11th century.

In the 12th century, a French nobleman named Raoul Amat was recorded as holding lands and titles in the Duchy of Aquitaine. His descendants continued to use the AMAT surname for several generations.

During the 13th century, a prominent scholar and physician named Arnaud Amat was born in the city of Montpellier, France. He made significant contributions to the field of medicine and wrote several influential treatises on various medical subjects.

In the 15th century, a Spanish poet and playwright named Juan Amat gained recognition for his works, which were widely circulated and performed in the courts of various Spanish monarchs.

Another notable figure with the AMAT surname was Ignacio Amat, a Spanish military officer and governor of Puerto Rico in the late 18th century. He played a crucial role in fortifying the island's defenses and implementing various reforms during his tenure.

The AMAT surname has also been associated with several place names throughout history. For example, the village of Amat in the Dordogne region of France likely derived its name from the AMAT family, who may have been landowners or prominent residents in the area.

While the AMAT surname has its roots in France, it has since spread to various other parts of the world, including Spain, Italy, and Latin American countries, due to migration and cultural exchange over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amat

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

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

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