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

Amorós, 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 Amorós surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amorós in America

Amorós is the 67126th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amorós surname appeared 294 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 Amorós.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amorós 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 Amorós

The surname Amoros originated in the Catalonia region of Spain, which borders France. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "amor," meaning love. This suggests the name may have initially referred to someone with an amorous or loving nature.

The earliest recorded instances of the Amoros surname date back to the 12th century in documents from the Catalan region. In these records, the name appeared with various spellings, such as Amoros, Amorós, and Amoroz. These variations likely resulted from the evolution of the Spanish language and regional dialects over time.

One notable historical figure bearing the Amoros surname was Francisco Amorós y Ondedeu (1770-1848), a Spanish military officer and educator. He is credited with introducing the concept of physical education to France and is considered a pioneer in the field of gymnastics.

Another significant individual was Andrés Amorós (1741-1809), a Spanish painter known for his religious and historical works. His paintings can be found in various churches and museums throughout Spain.

In the 16th century, records mention a Jerónimo Amoros, who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Valencia. His name appears in documents related to trade agreements and property transactions during that period.

The Amoros surname can also be found in historical records from other Spanish-speaking regions, such as Latin America, where it likely arrived with Spanish settlers and colonists. For example, José María Amoros (1808-1878) was a Nicaraguan politician and military leader who played a significant role in the country's struggles for independence.

In the realm of literature, José Amorós (1915-1992) was a notable Spanish poet and writer. He was born in Valencia and is recognized for his contributions to the literary canon of the Valencian Community.

While the Amoros surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the Catalonia region and the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amorós

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

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

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