2000
#132,259
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Amendolia
An Italian surname possibly deriving from the Italian word "menda" meaning fault or defect.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Amendolia. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Amendolia surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Amendolia in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Amendolia, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Amendolia
The surname Amendolia is of Italian origin, specifically from the southern regions of Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "amendola," which means "almond." This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive surname, possibly referring to someone who cultivated or traded in almonds.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Amendolia can be traced back to the 16th century in various Italian records and documents. One notable mention is found in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of historical documents from the region of Bari, where the name appears in a property transaction dated 1583.
In the 17th century, the name Amendolia appears in the records of the town of Grottole, in the province of Matera, Basilicata. This region was known for its almond production, further supporting the connection between the surname and the almond trade.
During the 18th century, the name Amendolia gained prominence in the region of Puglia, particularly in the towns of Bari and Lecce. One notable figure from this period was Domenico Amendolia (1724-1806), a renowned painter and sculptor from Bari, whose works can still be found in various churches and museums in the area.
In the 19th century, the Amendolia name spread to other parts of Italy, including the northern regions. One notable individual was Giuseppe Amendolia (1831-1908), a lawyer and politician from Avellino, who served as a member of the Italian Parliament.
Another significant figure from this period was Antonio Amendolia (1856-1926), a priest and scholar from Bari. He was known for his extensive research on the history and culture of the region, publishing several works on the subject.
As the 20th century approached, the Amendolia name continued to be prominent in various fields. One notable figure was Ferruccio Amendolia (1907-1984), an Italian physicist and academic who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
Throughout its history, the surname Amendolia has been associated with various professions, including agriculture, arts, law, politics, and academia. While its origins can be traced back to southern Italy and the almond trade, the name has since spread and gained recognition across different regions and fields.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Amendolia
Among Census respondents with the surname Amendolia, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Amendolia bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Amendolia surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.0% · 114
- Hispanic or Latino3.3% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Amendolia
Amendolia appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#129,825
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 131
+13 bearers (+11.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,434 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-11 bearers (-8.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,224 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #132,259 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #129,825 | 131 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+11.0%) | Up 2,434 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-8.4%) | Down 12,224 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Amendolia surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #129,825 | #142,049 | -9.4% |
| Count | 131 | 120 | -8.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Amendolia bearers went from 131 to 120 (-8.4% change). The surname moved down 12,224 positions in the national ranking, going from #129,825 to #142,049.
FAQ
Amendolia surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Amendolia?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Amendolia. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Amendolia?
Amendolia ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Amendolia. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Amendolia.
Has Amendolia become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Amendolia went from 131 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 11 (-8.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #129,825 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Amendolia?
Among Census respondents with the surname Amendolia, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Amendolia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.0% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Amendolia appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.0%), Hispanic (3.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Amendolia (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Amendolia mean?
An Italian surname possibly deriving from the Italian word "menda" meaning fault or defect. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Amendolia (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Amendolia?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.