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

Amick, 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 Amick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amick in America

Amick is the 6718th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amick surname appeared 5,026 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Amick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amick 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 Amick

The surname Amick has its origins in the German language, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, derived from a place name such as Ammichau or Amichau, which were small villages or towns located in Germany.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Freiburger Munsterbaumeister, a historical document from the 14th century that mentions a certain Cunrat Amicke. This suggests that the name was already in use by that time, likely referring to someone who hailed from one of the aforementioned places.

The name Amick is thought to have evolved from the old German word "amme," which means "wet nurse" or "midwife." This could indicate that some of the earliest bearers of this surname were involved in such professions or had ancestors who were.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Amick. One prominent figure was Johann Amick (1592-1659), a German composer and organist who lived during the Baroque period. His works, though relatively obscure today, were influential in his time.

Another individual of note was John Amick (1744-1819), an American soldier who fought in the Revolutionary War. He is said to have served under General George Washington and played a role in several key battles.

In the realm of literature, there was Elizabeth Amick (1820-1893), an American poet and writer who published several collections of poetry and prose works in the 19th century. Her work often explored themes of nature and spirituality.

Moving into the 20th century, one cannot overlook the contributions of George Amick (1924-2008), an American entrepreneur and business magnate who founded the successful Amick Farms poultry company.

Lastly, a more recent figure is the American actress Madchen Amick (born 1970), best known for her roles in television series such as "Twin Peaks" and "Riverdale." She has had a prolific career spanning several decades.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the surname Amick throughout history, showcasing the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amick

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

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

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