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

Amiotte, 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 Amiotte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amiotte in America

Amiotte is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amiotte surname appeared 159 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 Amiotte.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amiotte 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 Amiotte

The surname Amiotte has its origins in France, with records dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "ami," meaning "friend" or "beloved," combined with the diminutive suffix "-otte." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a beloved or cherished person within a family or community.

One of the earliest known references to the Amiotte name can be found in the parish records of Saint-Pierre-de-Maillé, a commune in the Vienne department of western France, where a marriage between Jean Amiotte and Marie Berthon was recorded in 1586. This suggests that the name was already established in that region by the late 16th century.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the Amiotte family seemed to have been concentrated in the Poitou region of western France, particularly in the areas around Poitiers and Niort. Some variations in spelling, such as Amyotte and Amyot, can be found in historical records from this period.

One notable bearer of the Amiotte name was Jean-Baptiste Amiotte (1660-1738), a French architect and engineer who worked on several prominent buildings in Paris, including the façade of the Church of Saint-Sulpice. His contributions to the architectural landscape of the city earned him recognition among his contemporaries.

Another individual of historical significance was Louis Amiotte (1718-1795), a French writer and philosopher who was a member of the Académie Française. He is best known for his work "Essai sur la nature de l'âme" (Essay on the Nature of the Soul), published in 1763.

In the 19th century, the Amiotte family seemed to have spread beyond France, with records indicating their presence in other parts of Europe and even North America. One notable figure from this period was Pierre Amiotte (1820-1887), a French-Canadian politician and businessman who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1867 to 1875.

Another significant bearer of the Amiotte name was Marie-Thérèse Amiotte (1873-1958), a French writer and feminist activist who advocated for women's rights and education. Her works, including "La Femme et le Féminisme" (Woman and Feminism), published in 1912, explored the role of women in society and their quest for equality.

Throughout its history, the Amiotte surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including architects, writers, politicians, and activists, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have borne this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amiotte

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

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

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