2000
#9,093
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,303
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.22
Rare Last name
Amoroso
Derived from the Italian word meaning "loving" or "amorous," referring to a romantic or affectionate person.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,564 Americans carry the last name Amoroso. That puts it at #9,915 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 96,171 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Amoroso 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Amoroso with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
3.6K
1 in 96,171
Census rank
#9,915
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,108 bearers of the surname Amoroso in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 9915th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Amoroso, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Amoroso
The surname Amoroso is of Italian origin and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "amoroso," which means "loving" or "amorous." The name is believed to have originated in central Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Lazio.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Amoroso can be found in historical documents from the 14th century in the city of Florence. During this period, the name was often associated with individuals who were known for their romantic or poetic nature.
In the 15th century, the Amoroso family gained prominence in the city of Rome. Several members of the family were involved in the arts and literature, contributing to the city's vibrant cultural scene. One notable figure was Antonio Amoroso, a poet and playwright born in 1450, whose works were widely celebrated during the Renaissance period.
The surname Amoroso also appears in historical records from the city of Naples in the 16th century. One remarkable individual bearing this name was Giulia Amoroso (1555-1632), a renowned poet and philosopher who was highly regarded for her literary works and intellectual contributions.
As the Amoroso family spread throughout Italy, the name underwent various spellings and variations, such as Amorosi, Amorozzo, and Amorosino. These variations reflect the regional dialects and linguistic influences of the areas where the family settled.
In the 18th century, the Amoroso name gained recognition in the field of music. Giovanni Battista Amoroso (1720-1792), a composer and violinist from Venice, achieved significant acclaim for his contributions to the development of the Baroque and Classical styles.
The 19th century saw the Amoroso name spread beyond Italy's borders. One notable figure was José Amoroso (1810-1878), a Spanish-born military officer who played a significant role in the Carlist Wars in Spain, defending the Traditionalist cause.
Throughout history, the surname Amoroso has been associated with various professions and disciplines, reflecting the diverse talents and contributions of those who bore this name. From artists and intellectuals to military figures and musicians, the Amoroso family has left an enduring legacy across different cultures and eras.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Amoroso
Among Census respondents with the surname Amoroso, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Amoroso 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 Amoroso surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.0% · 2,641
- Hispanic or Latino5.6% · 174
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.4% · 169
- Two or more races2.0% · 61
- Black or African American1.9% · 59
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Amoroso
Amoroso 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
#9,307
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,498
+195 bearers (+5.9%)
Per 100,000 1.19
Rank movement Down 214 places
2020
#9,915
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,108
-390 bearers (-11.1%)
Per 100,000 1.04
Rank movement Down 608 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #9,093 | 3,303 | 1.22 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #9,307 | 3,498 | 1.19 | +195 bearers (+5.9%) | Down 214 places |
| 2020 | #9,915 | 3,108 | 1.04 | -390 bearers (-11.1%) | Down 608 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 Amoroso 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 | #9,307 | #9,915 | -6.5% |
| Count | 3,498 | 3,108 | -11.1% |
| Per 100K | 1.19 | 1.04 | -12.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Amoroso bearers went from 3,498 to 3,108 (-11.1% change). The surname moved down 608 positions in the national ranking, going from #9,307 to #9,915.
FAQ
Amoroso surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Amoroso?
Name Census estimates that about 3,564 living Americans carry the surname Amoroso. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 96,171 residents.
How common is Amoroso?
Amoroso ranks #9,915 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,108 people with the surname Amoroso. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,564), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Amoroso.
Has Amoroso become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Amoroso went from 3,498 recorded bearers to 3,108. That is a decrease of 390 (-11.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #9,307 to #9,915.
What does the Census say about the background of Amoroso?
Among Census respondents with the surname Amoroso, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.4%). 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 Amoroso in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.0% (2,641 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Amoroso appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.0%), Hispanic (5.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (5.4%). 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 Amoroso (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 Amoroso mean?
Derived from the Italian word meaning "loving" or "amorous," referring to a romantic or affectionate person. 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 Amoroso (1.04 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 share the surname Amoroso?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.