2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Amatruda
A surname derived from the Italian word "amatrice", likely referring to origins in the town of Amatrice.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Amatruda. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Amatruda 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Amatruda in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Amatruda, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.7%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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The earliest known records of the Amatruda name can be traced back to the 13th century in historical documents from the Kingdom of Naples.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Amatruda
Among Census respondents with the surname Amatruda, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.7%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Amatruda 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 Amatruda surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.7% · 111
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Amatruda
Amatruda 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
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-7 bearers (-6.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,603 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+8 bearers (+7.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,504 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-6.1%) | Down 16,603 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.4%) | Up 6,504 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 Amatruda 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 | #151,532 | #145,028 | 4.3% |
| Count | 108 | 116 | 7.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Amatruda bearers went from 108 to 116 (+7.4% change). The surname moved up 6,504 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #145,028.
FAQ
Amatruda surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Amatruda?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Amatruda. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Amatruda?
Amatruda ranks #145,028 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 116 people with the surname Amatruda. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), 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 Amatruda.
Has Amatruda become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Amatruda went from 108 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 8 (+7.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #151,532 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Amatruda?
Among Census respondents with the surname Amatruda, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.7%) and Hispanic (0.9%). 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 Amatruda in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.7% (111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Amatruda appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.7%), Two or More Races (1.7%), Hispanic (0.9%). 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 Amatruda (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 Amatruda mean?
A surname derived from the Italian word "amatrice", likely referring to origins in the town of Amatrice. 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 Amatruda (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 many people have the last name Amatruda?
Find out how many people have the last name Amatruda on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.