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

Amend, 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 Amend surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amend in America

Amend is the 16161st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amend surname appeared 1,789 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Amend.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amend 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 Amend

The surname Amend is believed to have originated in Germany and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old German word "amannen," which means "to command" or "to summon." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who held a position of authority, such as a messenger or a herald.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Amend can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 12th century. It mentions an individual named "Amend von Meissen" who was a knight in the service of the Margrave of Meissen.

In the 13th century, the name Amend appeared in the records of the city of Nuremberg, where a family by that name held a prominent position among the city's merchants and traders. One notable member of this family was Hans Amend, a wealthy merchant who lived from 1450 to 1521 and served as a councilman in Nuremberg.

Another early reference to the name Amend can be found in the annals of the town of Amöneburg in the German state of Hesse. The town's name is derived from the Old German word "Amanuneburg," which translates to "the fortress of the commander." It is possible that the surname Amend has its roots in this place name.

In the 16th century, the name Amend gained prominence in the field of education and theology. Johann Amend (1555-1624) was a German theologian and educator who served as the rector of the University of Wittenberg, where he taught for many years.

During the 17th century, the name Amend spread to other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and England. One notable figure from this period was Pieter Amend (1620-1689), a Dutch painter and engraver known for his landscapes and portraits.

Over the centuries, the surname Amend has been associated with various professions and fields, from military commanders and merchants to scholars and artists. While the name may have originated from a specific occupation or location, it has since become a widely recognized surname across Europe and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amend

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

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

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