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

Amsden, 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 Amsden surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amsden in America

Amsden is the 19321st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amsden surname appeared 1,401 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 Amsden.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amsden 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 Amsden

The surname Amsden is of Anglo-Saxon origin, originating in England during the medieval period. It is a locational name derived from the place name Amsden, a village located in the parish of Whalley in Lancashire. The place name itself is composed of the Old English elements "ams" meaning "a ridge of rising ground" and "denu" meaning "valley."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Amsden can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Amundeuene." This reference suggests that the name was already well-established in the area by the late 11th century.

During the 13th century, several variations of the name emerged, including Amsden, Amesdene, and Amusdene. These variations reflect the regional dialects and spelling practices of the time.

One notable early bearer of the surname was John de Amsden, who was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of Lancashire in 1332. Another early record dates back to 1379, when Robert de Amsden was mentioned in the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire.

In the 16th century, the Amsden family played a significant role in the religious turmoil of the English Reformation. John Amsden (c. 1500 - 1565) was a prominent Protestant clergyman who served as the Rector of Middleton in Lancashire. He was an outspoken supporter of the Protestant cause and faced persecution for his beliefs during the reign of Queen Mary I.

In the 17th century, the Amsden family continued to make their mark in various fields. Samuel Amsden (1603 - 1672) was a noted puritan minister who served as the Vicar of Whalley in Lancashire. He was known for his passionate preaching and his efforts to promote religious education.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Isaac Amsden (1655 - 1719), a successful merchant and landowner who lived in Denton, Lancashire. He was a prominent figure in the local community and served as a magistrate.

In the 18th century, the Amsden family expanded their influence across the Atlantic. John Amsden (1720 - 1798) was one of the early settlers of Woodstock, Connecticut, where he established a successful farm and became a respected member of the community.

As the centuries progressed, the Amsden surname continued to spread across various regions and countries, with notable individuals emerging in diverse fields such as politics, academia, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amsden

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

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

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