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

Amirault, 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 Amirault surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amirault in America

Amirault is the 35993rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amirault surname appeared 623 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 Amirault.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amirault 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 Amirault

The surname Amirault has its origins in France, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "amiraulte," which means "admiralty" or "naval commander." This suggests that the name was likely borne by individuals who held positions of authority in naval or maritime affairs.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Amirault can be found in the northern regions of France, particularly in Normandy and Brittany. These areas were renowned for their seafaring traditions, lending credence to the naval connotations associated with the surname.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in the historic records of the city of Rouen, where a certain Jean Amirault was mentioned as a prominent merchant and shipowner. This provides evidence of the name's early presence and its connection to maritime activities.

During the 16th century, the Amirault family gained prominence in the town of Loudun, located in the Poitou region of western France. One notable figure was Urbain Amirault (1590-1661), a Calvinist theologian and philosopher who made significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time.

As the Amirault surname spread across France, it also found its way to the French colonies in North America. In the 17th century, several Amirault families settled in the region of Acadia (present-day Maritime provinces of Canada), where they played a role in the early development of these settlements.

Another prominent figure bearing the Amirault name was Pierre Amirault (1636-1703), a French Huguenot who fled religious persecution and found refuge in England. He later became a renowned military engineer and served under King William III during the Glorious Revolution.

In the 19th century, the Amirault surname gained recognition in the literary world with the writer and poet Edmond Amirault (1824-1898), who hailed from the Normandy region and was a member of the prestigious Société des gens de lettres.

While the Amirault name has its roots in France, it has since dispersed to various parts of the world, including Canada, the United States, and other countries with French cultural influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amirault

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

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

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