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

Amores, 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 Amores surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amores in America

Amores is the 31107th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amores surname appeared 746 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 Amores.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amores 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 Amores

The surname "AMORES" originates from Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "amor," meaning "love." The name likely originated as a nickname or descriptive name for someone who was known for their affectionate or loving nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the 14th-century Catalan manuscript "Llibre dels Fets" (Book of Deeds), which chronicles the life of King James I of Aragon. The name appears in the form "Amoros," which was a common spelling variation at the time.

During the 15th century, the surname gained prominence in the region of Valencia, where it was associated with several prominent families. One notable figure was Francesc Amores, a renowned poet and writer who lived in Valencia during the early 1400s.

As the surname spread throughout Spain, it also took on various localized spellings and variations. In the northern regions of Asturias and Cantabria, for example, the name was sometimes spelled as "Amorós" or "Amorós."

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname in the Americas was Juan de Amores, a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in the early 16th century. He played a significant role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and was later granted land and titles by the Spanish crown.

In the 17th century, the Amores family established a notable presence in the city of Seville, where they were involved in various trades and professions. One notable member was Pedro Amores, a skilled silversmith who created exquisite works of art for the city's wealthy patrons.

Other notable individuals with the surname "AMORES" include:

1. Miguel Amores (1745-1819), a Spanish naval officer and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the Pacific Northwest.
2. Francisca Amores (1876-1959), a Spanish painter and sculptor known for her works depicting traditional Andalusian life.
3. José Amores (1918-1992), a renowned Spanish poet and literary critic who was a member of the "Generation of '36" movement.
4. Antonio Amores (1932-2022), a celebrated Spanish flamenco guitarist and composer who performed with some of the greatest flamenco artists of his time.
5. María Amores (born 1978), a contemporary Spanish author and journalist known for her novels exploring themes of identity and relationships.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amores

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

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

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