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

Ament, 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 Ament surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ament in America

Ament is the 13138th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ament surname appeared 2,330 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 Ament.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ament 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 Ament

The surname "AMENT" is of German origin, and it is believed to have originated in the 16th century. This name is derived from the German word "Amt," which means "office" or "position." It was initially used as a descriptive name for individuals who held specific positions or occupations related to administrative or governmental roles.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "AMENT" can be found in the German city of Cologne in the late 16th century. In the city's historical records, there are references to individuals bearing this surname, suggesting that it was already in use during that time period.

The name "AMENT" has also been associated with various place names in Germany, such as Amöneburg, which is a town located in the state of Hesse. It is possible that some individuals with this surname may have originated from or had connections to this area.

In terms of historical figures bearing the surname "AMENT," one notable individual was Johann Ament (1555-1622), a German composer and organist who lived during the Renaissance period. He is known for his contributions to sacred music and his work as a church musician in Nuremberg.

Another prominent figure with the surname "AMENT" was Johann Christoph Ament (1730-1790), a German sculptor and woodcarver from Bamberg. His works can be found adorning various churches and public buildings throughout Germany.

In the 19th century, Carl Ament (1817-1888) was a German-American architect and builder who emigrated to the United States. He designed several notable buildings in St. Louis, Missouri, including the Old Cathedral and the Basilica of St. Louis, King of France.

The name "AMENT" has also been recorded in various historical documents, such as parish registers, census records, and military rolls from different regions of Germany, further attesting to its widespread use and longevity.

It is worth noting that the spelling of the surname may have varied slightly over time, with variations such as "Ament," "Amont," or "Amann" being found in historical records. However, the core meaning and etymology of the name remain consistent, tracing back to its German roots and association with administrative or governmental positions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ament

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

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

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