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

Amrein, 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 Amrein surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amrein in America

Amrein is the 39555th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amrein surname appeared 556 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 Amrein.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amrein 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 Amrein

The surname Amrein is of Swiss-German origin and dates back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Middle High German word "amareich," which translates to "the rich harvest" or "abundant yield." This suggests that the name may have originated from an area known for its fertile lands and bountiful agricultural production.

The earliest recorded instances of the Amrein surname can be found in various Swiss and German historical records from the 14th and 15th centuries. One notable mention is in the Zurich City Records from 1389, where a certain Johans Amrein is listed as a resident. Additionally, the name appears in the Bern Cantonal Records from 1428, with an entry for a Heinrich Amrein.

The surname Amrein has also been associated with several place names in Switzerland and Germany, such as Amrein in the municipality of Hofstetten-Flüh, Canton of Solothurn, and Amrain, a former municipality in the district of Aargau, Switzerland. These place names likely influenced the spelling variations of the surname over time.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the Amrein surname. One of the earliest was Johannes Amrein (1435-1501), a Swiss theologian and reformer from Basel, who played a significant role in the early days of the Protestant Reformation. Another prominent figure was Johann Konrad Amrein (1738-1805), a Swiss painter known for his religious works and portraits.

In the 19th century, Johann Jakob Amrein (1813-1888) was a Swiss author and educator who made significant contributions to the field of education in Switzerland. Additionally, Franz Amrein (1854-1925) was a Swiss architect and engineer renowned for his work on various public buildings and infrastructure projects.

More recently, Hans Amrein (1920-2007) was a notable Swiss writer and journalist who authored several books and worked for various newspapers and magazines. His works often explored themes of rural life and the Swiss countryside.

While the Amrein surname is most commonly associated with Switzerland and parts of Germany, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its roots can be traced back to the fertile lands of central Europe, where it originated as a reflection of the region's agricultural prosperity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amrein

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

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

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