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

Ami, 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 Ami surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ami in America

Ami is the 89753rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ami surname appeared 206 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 Ami.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ami 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 Ami

The surname Ami is believed to have originated in Italy. It is derived from the Latin word "amicus," which means "friend" or "beloved." The name likely emerged during the medieval period, possibly as a nickname or a reference to someone who was well-liked or friendly.

The earliest recorded examples of the Ami surname can be found in historical documents from the late 12th century in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Giovanni Ami, a merchant from Florence who lived in the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, the Ami family was prominent in the city of Perugia, where they held significant political influence. Several members of the family served as magistrates and ambassadors during this period. Notably, Bartolomeo Ami was a respected jurist and diplomat who represented Perugia in negotiations with the Papal States in the 1380s.

The Ami surname also appeared in the historic records of Venice, where it was associated with a noble family that held considerable wealth and influence during the Renaissance era. One notable member of this family was Francesco Ami, a prominent banker and patron of the arts who lived from 1475 to 1533.

In the 16th century, the Ami surname spread to other parts of Italy, including the Kingdom of Naples and Sicily. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in this region was Giulio Ami, a scholar and poet who lived in Palermo from 1530 to 1595.

As the Ami surname continued to spread throughout Italy, it also found its way into other parts of Europe. In the 17th century, there were notable bearers of the name in France, such as Jean-Baptiste Ami, a French playwright and novelist who lived from 1640 to 1702.

Other notable individuals with the Ami surname throughout history include:

1. Giuseppe Ami (1768-1841), an Italian painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
2. Edmondo Ami (1828-1908), an Italian geologist and paleontologist who made significant contributions to the study of fossils.
3. Henri Ami (1857-1926), a French-Canadian geologist and educator who helped establish the Geological Survey of Canada.
4. Amédée Ami (1834-1898), a French military officer and explorer who led expeditions in West Africa.
5. Pietro Ami (1909-1978), an Italian sculptor and artist known for his abstract works.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ami

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

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

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