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

Ame, 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 Ame surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ame in America

Ame is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ame surname appeared 105 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 Ame.

The history of the last name Ame

The surname "AME" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "am," which means "a blackbird." This suggests that the name may have been given as a nickname to someone who had a dark complexion or dark hair.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England conducted in 1086 on the orders of William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Aelmar Ame, who held lands in Oxfordshire.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various records as "Ame" and "Amme." During this time, it was common for surnames to evolve from descriptive nicknames or occupations. The name "Ame" may have referred to someone who worked with or had an affinity for blackbirds.

One notable figure bearing the name was Robert Ame, a wealthy merchant from Bristol who lived during the late 14th century. Records show that he traded extensively with markets in France and Spain.

In the 16th century, the surname "Ame" was often associated with the village of Amesbury in Wiltshire, which was formerly known as "Ambresbury" or "Amebresbury." This suggests a possible connection between the surname and this place name, although the exact nature of the relationship is unclear.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, a soldier named John Ame fought for the Parliamentarian forces. He is mentioned in several accounts of the Battle of Naseby in 1645.

Another notable figure was William Ame, a prominent architect from Lincolnshire who was born in 1687. He was responsible for designing several churches and manor houses in the region.

In the late 18th century, a writer and poet named Sarah Ame gained recognition for her work. She published a collection of poems titled "Reflections on Nature" in 1792.

As the name spread across England, it also evolved into various spellings, such as "Ames" and "Aymes." These variations can be found in historical records from various regions of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ame

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

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 Ame 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.

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

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