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

Ambre, 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 Ambre surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ambre in America

Ambre is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ambre surname appeared 145 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 Ambre.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ambre 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 Ambre

The surname "AMBRE" is of French origin, derived from the French word "ambre" meaning "amber." The name first appeared in the historical records of France during the Middle Ages.

Records indicate that the name was initially used as a descriptive surname, likely referring to someone who worked with or traded in amber, a fossilized tree resin prized for its beauty and used in jewelry and other decorative items. The earliest documented use of the surname "AMBRE" dates back to the 13th century.

In the Departmental Archives of Eure, Normandy, there is a record from 1289 mentioning a certain "Guillaume Ambre," likely a merchant or artisan dealing in amber. This is one of the earliest known instances of the surname appearing in official documents.

During the 14th century, the name "AMBRE" began to spread across various regions of France, particularly in the northern and central areas. It is found in records from cities such as Paris, Rouen, and Orléans, indicating the presence of individuals bearing this surname.

In the 15th century, the surname "AMBRE" gained further prominence, with notable individuals like Jean Ambre (1450-1521), a French diplomat and ambassador to the Holy Roman Empire during the reign of King Francis I.

Another prominent figure was Pierre Ambre (1570-1642), a French physician and botanist who made significant contributions to the study of medicinal plants and their applications in treating various ailments.

In the 17th century, the name "AMBRE" appeared in the records of the renowned Benedictine monastery of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris, where a monk named François Ambre (1620-1689) served as a librarian and chronicler.

During the 18th century, the surname gained further recognition with figures like Marie-Anne Ambre (1732-1808), a French actress and opera singer who performed at the famous Comédie-Française in Paris.

In the 19th century, the name "AMBRE" continued to be associated with notable individuals, such as Émile Ambre (1820-1895), a French painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and genre scenes.

These historical examples showcase the presence and significance of the surname "AMBRE" throughout various periods of French history, with individuals from diverse professions and backgrounds contributing to its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ambre

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

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

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