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

Amlong, 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 Amlong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amlong in America

Amlong is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amlong surname appeared 176 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 Amlong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amlong 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 Amlong

The surname Amlong is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from an old Germanic word, "Aml," which means "brave" or "courageous," combined with the suffix "-ong," indicating a place of origin or residence.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Amlong can be found in the town records of Amlungen, a small village in Lower Saxony, Germany, dating back to the late 1500s. This suggests that the name may have evolved from the place name itself, referring to individuals who hailed from this specific location.

In the 17th century, the Amlong name appears in various historical documents, including church records and land deeds, primarily concentrated in the northern regions of Germany, such as Lower Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein, and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The spelling variations during this period included Amlongh, Amlunge, and Amlongk, reflecting regional dialects and transcription practices.

One notable figure bearing the Amlong surname was Johann Amlong, a prominent German theologian and scholar born in 1625 in Mecklenburg. He authored several influential works on theology and philosophy during his lifetime and served as a professor at the University of Rostock.

In the 18th century, as migration patterns shifted, the Amlong name began to appear in other parts of Europe, particularly in the Netherlands and Scandinavia. Hendrick Amlong, a Dutch merchant born in 1712, is recorded as having established a successful trading company in Amsterdam, dealing in spices and luxury goods from the East Indies.

Across the Atlantic, the name Amlong made its way to the American colonies in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, carried by German and Dutch immigrants seeking new opportunities. One such individual was Friedrich Amlong, born in 1785 in Hannover, Germany, who settled in Pennsylvania and became a prominent farmer and landowner.

Another notable figure was Amelia Amlong, a Norwegian-American author and women's rights activist born in 1845 in Wisconsin. She wrote extensively on issues of gender equality and social reform, playing a significant role in the early feminist movement in the United States.

While the Amlong name may not be among the most common surnames globally, it carries a rich history and legacy, with its roots firmly embedded in the Germanic regions of Europe and a strong presence in various historical contexts, from academia and commerce to social activism.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amlong

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

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

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