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

Amdal, 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 Amdal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amdal in America

Amdal is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amdal surname appeared 123 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 Amdal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amdal 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 Amdal

The surname AMDAL is of Norwegian origin, with its roots traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old Norse word "ambl," which referred to a specific type of horse gait. This connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who were involved in horse breeding or equestrian activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name AMDAL can be found in the Diplomatarium Norvegicum, a collection of historical documents from Norway dating back to the 12th century. The name appears in a document from the year 1275, where a man named Thorvald Amdal is mentioned as a witness in a land transaction.

During the Middle Ages, the AMDAL name was concentrated in the western regions of Norway, particularly in the areas around the city of Bergen. This region was known for its thriving maritime trade and commerce, which may have contributed to the spread of the name through seafaring activities.

In the 16th century, a notable individual bearing the AMDAL surname was Hans Amdal, a merchant and shipowner from Bergen. He played a significant role in the city's trade with other European ports and is mentioned in several historical records from that period.

In the 18th century, the AMDAL name gained further prominence with the birth of Jørgen Amdal (1718-1792), a Norwegian theologian and scholar. He was a prominent figure in the Lutheran Church and authored several influential works on theology and philosophy.

Another notable figure with the AMDAL surname was Arne Amdal (1845-1912), a Norwegian politician and businessman. He served as a member of the Norwegian Parliament (Storting) and was actively involved in the country's industrial development during the late 19th century.

The name AMDAL has also been associated with various place names in Norway, such as Amdal in Rogaland County and Amdal in Møre og Romsdal County. These place names likely derived from the surname itself, reflecting the geographic origins and settlements of families bearing the name.

Throughout its history, the AMDAL surname has undergone various spellings, including Amdahl, Amdalh, and Amdaln, reflecting the linguistic and regional variations within Norway. However, the core meaning and connection to the Old Norse word "ambl" have remained consistent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amdal

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

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

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