2000
#49,249
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 401
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.15
Very Rare Last name
Amodei
An Italian surname derived from the name of an Italian town Amodeo.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 510 Americans carry the last name Amodei. That puts it at #50,714 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.15 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 672,067 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Amodei surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
510
1 in 672,067
Census rank
#50,714
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
445
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 445 bearers of the surname Amodei in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.15 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 50714th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Amodei, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Amodei
The surname Amodei originated in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto. Its roots can be traced back to the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Italian word "amodio," which means "hatred" or "enmity." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or a descriptive term to someone who displayed a particularly hostile or antagonistic demeanor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amodei can be found in the historical records of the city of Verona, where a family bearing this surname was mentioned in documents dating back to the 14th century. The name is also documented in the archives of the city of Padua, where an individual named Giovanni Amodei was registered as a member of the local guild of shoemakers in the late 15th century.
During the Renaissance period, the Amodei family gained prominence in the city of Venice, where they were involved in various trades and professions. One notable member was Pietro Amodei (1472-1547), a renowned merchant and banker who served as a financial advisor to the Venetian Republic.
In the 17th century, the name Amodei appeared in the records of the Duchy of Milan, where a branch of the family had settled. A prominent figure from this era was Alessandro Amodei (1625-1697), a celebrated jurist and legal scholar who authored several influential treatises on Roman law.
As the name spread across Italy, it also underwent various spelling variations, such as Amodio, Amodei, and Amodie. In the 19th century, a notable bearer of the name was Giuseppe Amodei (1809-1892), a Italian painter and engraver who achieved recognition for his landscape and genre works.
Another individual of note was Vittorio Amodei (1860-1946), an Italian journalist and writer who played a significant role in the cultural and literary circles of his time. He was a prolific contributor to numerous publications and authored several books on a wide range of topics, including literature, history, and philosophy.
Throughout its long history, the surname Amodei has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, merchants, and professionals. While the name may have originated from a somewhat unflattering descriptor, it has since evolved to represent a rich cultural heritage and a diverse lineage spanning centuries of Italian history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Amodei
Among Census respondents with the surname Amodei, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Amodei bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Amodei surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.8% · 422
- Hispanic or Latino4.0% · 18
- Two or more races0.9% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Amodei
Amodei appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#47,706
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 444
+43 bearers (+10.7%)
Per 100,000 0.15
Rank movement Up 1,543 places
2020
#50,714
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 445
+1 bearers (+0.2%)
Per 100,000 0.15
Rank movement Down 3,008 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #49,249 | 401 | 0.15 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #47,706 | 444 | 0.15 | +43 bearers (+10.7%) | Up 1,543 places |
| 2020 | #50,714 | 445 | 0.15 | +1 bearers (+0.2%) | Down 3,008 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Amodei surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,706 | #50,714 | -6.3% |
| Count | 444 | 445 | 0.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.15 | 0.15 | -0.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Amodei bearers went from 444 to 445 (+0.2% change). The surname moved down 3,008 positions in the national ranking, going from #47,706 to #50,714.
FAQ
Amodei surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Amodei?
Name Census estimates that about 510 living Americans carry the surname Amodei. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 672,067 residents.
How common is Amodei?
Amodei ranks #50,714 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.15 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 445 people with the surname Amodei. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (510), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.15 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.15 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Amodei.
Has Amodei become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Amodei went from 444 recorded bearers to 445. That is an increase of 1 (+0.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #47,706 to #50,714.
What does the Census say about the background of Amodei?
Among Census respondents with the surname Amodei, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Amodei in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.8% (422 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Amodei appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.8%), Hispanic (4.0%), Two or More Races (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Amodei (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Amodei mean?
An Italian surname derived from the name of an Italian town Amodeo. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Amodei (0.15 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Amodei?
If you just want to know how many Americans have the surname Amodei, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.