2000
#80,216
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 220
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.08
Very Rare Last name
Amoros
A Spanish surname derived from the word 'amor' meaning love.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 350 Americans carry the last name Amoros. That puts it at #69,365 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 979,298 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Amoros 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
350
1 in 979,298
Census rank
#69,365
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
305
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 305 bearers of the surname Amoros in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 69365th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Amoros, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 84.3%. The next largest groups are White (13.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Amoros
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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Amoros
Among Census respondents with the surname Amoros, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 84.3%. The next largest groups are White (13.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Amoros 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 Amoros surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino84.3% · 257
- White13.1% · 40
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.3% · 4
- Black or African American1.0% · 3
- Two or more races0.3% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Amoros
Amoros 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
#67,126
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 294
+74 bearers (+33.6%)
Per 100,000 0.10
Rank movement Up 13,090 places
2020
#69,365
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 305
+11 bearers (+3.7%)
Per 100,000 0.10
Rank movement Down 2,239 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #80,216 | 220 | 0.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #67,126 | 294 | 0.10 | +74 bearers (+33.6%) | Up 13,090 places |
| 2020 | #69,365 | 305 | 0.10 | +11 bearers (+3.7%) | Down 2,239 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 Amoros 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 | #67,126 | #69,365 | -3.3% |
| Count | 294 | 305 | 3.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.10 | 0.10 | 2.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Amoros bearers went from 294 to 305 (+3.7% change). The surname moved down 2,239 positions in the national ranking, going from #67,126 to #69,365.
FAQ
Amoros surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Amoros?
Name Census estimates that about 350 living Americans carry the surname Amoros. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 979,298 residents.
How common is Amoros?
Amoros ranks #69,365 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.10 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 305 people with the surname Amoros. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (350), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.1 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.10 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 Amoros.
Has Amoros become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Amoros went from 294 recorded bearers to 305. That is an increase of 11 (+3.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #67,126 to #69,365.
What does the Census say about the background of Amoros?
Among Census respondents with the surname Amoros, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 84.3%. The next largest groups are White (13.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.3%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Amoros in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.3% (257 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Amoros appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (84.3%), White (13.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.3%). 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 Amoros (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 Amoros mean?
A Spanish surname derived from the word 'amor' meaning love. 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 Amoros (0.10 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 common is the surname Amoros?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how common the surname Amoros is at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.