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

Amatruda, 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 Amatruda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amatruda in America

Amatruda is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amatruda surname appeared 108 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 Amatruda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amatruda 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 Amatruda

The surname Amatruda is of Italian origin, originating from the southern regions of Italy, particularly in the area around Naples and the Campania region. The name is believed to derive from the Latin words "amator" and "trudere," which loosely translate to "lover" and "to thrust or push," respectively. It is speculated that the name may have referred to someone with a passionate or ardent demeanor.

The earliest known records of the Amatruda name can be traced back to the 13th century in historical documents from the Kingdom of Naples. One notable instance is the mention of an Amatruda family in a land registry from the town of Amalfi, dating back to 1278.

During the Renaissance period, the Amatruda name gained prominence in the city of Naples. A prominent figure was Girolamo Amatruda, a renowned philosopher and scholar who lived from 1506 to 1588. His works on ethics and moral philosophy were widely read and influential during his time.

In the 17th century, the Amatruda family established itself as a respected lineage in the Neapolitan nobility. Giovanni Battista Amatruda (1610-1678) was a notable member who served as a magistrate and held influential positions in the Neapolitan judicial system.

As the centuries progressed, the Amatruda name spread beyond the confines of Naples and Campania. In the 19th century, Francesco Amatruda (1801-1876) was a prominent Italian politician and statesman who played a crucial role in the Risorgimento movement, the unification of Italy.

Another notable figure was Maria Amatruda (1888-1966), an Italian writer and journalist who was known for her contributions to feminist literature and her advocacy for women's rights in the early 20th century.

While the Amatruda surname has its roots in southern Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly due to Italian immigration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. However, its origins and historical significance can be traced back to the regions around Naples and the rich cultural heritage of the Italian peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amatruda

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

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

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