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

Amici, 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 Amici surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amici in America

Amici is the 59324th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amici surname appeared 341 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 Amici.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amici 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 Amici

The surname AMICI has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "amico," meaning "friend." This name was likely given as a nickname to someone who was known for their friendly and affable nature.

The earliest known record of the surname AMICI can be found in the Florentine Codex, a 16th-century manuscript that documented the history and customs of the Aztec people. One of the contributors to this work was a Franciscan friar named Bernardino de Sahagún, whose full name was Bernardino de Ribera Amici.

In the 13th century, a prominent family bearing the name AMICI held significant influence in the city of Siena, Tuscany. The most notable member of this family was Sano di Pietro Amici, a renowned painter and architect who was active in the late 13th and early 14th centuries.

Another notable figure with the surname AMICI was Giovanni Battista Amici, an Italian astronomer and microscope maker who lived from 1786 to 1863. He is best known for his contributions to the design and construction of reflecting telescopes and for his pioneering work in the field of microscopy.

In the 18th century, the Italian composer and violinist Giovanni Battista Amici (1684-1768) gained recognition for his compositions and performances. His works were widely celebrated throughout Italy during his lifetime.

The name AMICI has also been associated with various place names throughout Italy. For example, the village of Amici in the province of Terni, Umbria, likely derived its name from the surname, suggesting that a family with this name had a significant presence in the area.

While the surname AMICI is most commonly found in Italy, it has also been adopted by families in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with strong Italian cultural influences. Regardless of its geographical distribution, the name continues to carry the connotation of friendliness and amiability, reflecting its enduring legacy as a nickname turned surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amici

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

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

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