2000
#124,109
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Amatore
An Italian occupational surname derived from the word 'amatore' meaning 'lover' or 'amateur'.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Amatore. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Amatore surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Amatore in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Amatore, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Black (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Amatore
The surname Amatore originates from Italy, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "amatore," meaning "lover" or "one who loves." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone with a passionate or affectionate nature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Amatore surname can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of documents from the Lombard period in Italy (568-774 AD). This suggests that the name has a long and rich history in the Italian peninsula.
During the Renaissance period, the Amatore surname gained prominence in the city of Florence. Notable figures bearing this name include Jacopo Amatore (1472-1536), a renowned painter and architect who contributed to the beautification of several churches and palaces in Florence.
In the 17th century, the Amatore family established themselves in the city of Naples. One of the most illustrious members was Giambattista Amatore (1620-1692), a celebrated composer and musician who served as the maestro di cappella at the Basilica of Santa Maria della Sanità.
The name Amatore can also be traced to the picturesque village of Amatrice, located in the Lazio region of central Italy. It is believed that some families adopted the surname Amatore as a reference to their origins in this historic town.
Another notable figure with the Amatore surname was Giuseppe Amatore (1824-1892), an Italian politician and lawyer who played a key role in the Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification.
Over the centuries, variations of the Amatore surname emerged, such as Amatori, Amatorini, and Amatores. These variations likely arose from regional dialects or spelling conventions in different parts of Italy.
While the Amatore surname is most prevalent in Italy, it has also been carried by families who emigrated to other parts of the world, particularly to the Americas and other European countries, contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural diversity.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Amatore
Among Census respondents with the surname Amatore, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Black (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Amatore bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Amatore surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.3% · 112
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 5
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Amatore
Amatore appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#135,593
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
-4 bearers (-3.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,484 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-4 bearers (-3.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,456 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,109 | 128 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #135,593 | 124 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.1%) | Down 11,484 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.2%) | Down 6,456 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Amatore surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #135,593 | #142,049 | -4.8% |
| Count | 124 | 120 | -3.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Amatore bearers went from 124 to 120 (-3.2% change). The surname moved down 6,456 positions in the national ranking, going from #135,593 to #142,049.
FAQ
Amatore surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Amatore?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Amatore. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Amatore?
Amatore ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Amatore. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Amatore.
Has Amatore become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Amatore went from 124 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #135,593 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Amatore?
Among Census respondents with the surname Amatore, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Black (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Amatore in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.3% (112 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Amatore appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.3%), Hispanic (4.2%), Black (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Amatore (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Amatore mean?
An Italian occupational surname derived from the word 'amatore' meaning 'lover' or 'amateur'. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Amatore (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Amatore?
See how many Americans have the surname Amatore on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.