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

Ambriz, 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 Ambriz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ambriz in America

Ambriz is the 3416th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ambriz surname appeared 10,445 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname Ambriz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ambriz 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 Ambriz

The surname Ambriz originates from Portugal, where it first emerged during the medieval period. The name is believed to have derived from the Portuguese place name "Ambriz," a coastal town in the northern part of Angola, a former Portuguese colony. This place name is thought to have originated from the Kimbundu word "ambriz," which means "deep water" or "navigable water."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Ambriz can be found in the Portuguese royal archives, where it appears in a document dated 1462. This document references a certain João Ambriz, who served as a navigator and explorer during the Age of Discovery.

The name Ambriz gained prominence in the 16th century, when it was associated with several notable figures in Portuguese history. One such figure was Tomé Ambriz, a renowned cartographer and mapmaker who lived between 1520 and 1585. His works included detailed maps of the Portuguese colonies in Africa and Asia, which were instrumental in facilitating trade and exploration during that era.

Another prominent individual bearing the surname Ambriz was Álvaro Ambriz, a military commander who served under King Sebastian I of Portugal during the 16th century. Álvaro Ambriz played a crucial role in the Portuguese conquest of Morocco, leading troops in the Battle of Alcácer Quibir in 1578.

In the 17th century, the name Ambriz was linked to the colonial expansion of Portugal in Brazil. One notable figure from this period was Francisco Ambriz, a wealthy landowner and plantation owner who settled in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil, in the early 1600s. Francisco Ambriz was instrumental in establishing the region's thriving sugar industry, which became a significant economic force during the colonial era.

The 18th century saw the emergence of another noteworthy individual bearing the Ambriz surname. João Ambriz, born in 1724 and died in 1798, was a renowned architect and engineer who worked on several prestigious projects in Portugal and its colonies. His most notable contribution was the design and construction of the iconic Águas Livres Aqueduct in Lisbon, a remarkable feat of engineering that still stands today as a testament to his skill and craftsmanship.

As the centuries passed, the surname Ambriz continued to be associated with individuals of significance in various fields, including politics, arts, and academia. However, the name's origins and deep-rooted connection to Portugal's rich maritime history and colonial past remain a defining aspect of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ambriz

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

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

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