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

Amyotte, 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 Amyotte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amyotte in America

Amyotte is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amyotte surname appeared 178 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 Amyotte.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amyotte 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 Amyotte

The surname Amyotte has its origins in France, tracing back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "amiette," which means "little friend" or "little beloved one." This name was likely initially used as a nickname or term of endearment before becoming a hereditary surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Amyotte surname can be found in the parish records of the small village of Saint-Maclou in Normandy, France, where a family by the name of Amyotte is mentioned in the year 1587. These records indicate that the name was already well-established in the region at that time.

As the Amyotte family spread across France, variations in spelling began to emerge, including Amyot, Amiot, and Amiotte. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of local scribes who recorded the name in various official documents.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Jean-Baptiste Amyotte (1602-1669) gained recognition as a skilled architect and master builder. He was responsible for the construction of several notable churches and buildings in the city of Rouen, including the Church of Saint-Ouen and the Palais de Justice.

Another prominent individual with the Amyotte surname was Jacques Amyotte (1718-1795), a French physician and botanist. He made significant contributions to the study of plant life and was known for his extensive collection of botanical specimens from around the world.

During the 18th century, the Amyotte name also appeared in the records of French settlements in North America. One such example is Pierre Amyotte (1745-1822), who was a fur trader and explorer in the region that later became known as Canada. He is credited with establishing several trading posts and mapping previously uncharted territories.

In the 19th century, Marie-Thérèse Amyotte (1829-1901) gained recognition as a talented artist and sculptor. Her works were featured in several exhibitions in Paris and she was commissioned to create numerous public sculptures and monuments throughout France.

Another notable figure was André Amyotte (1865-1942), a French entrepreneur and industrialist. He founded a successful textile manufacturing company that employed thousands of workers and played a significant role in the economic development of the region.

While the Amyotte surname has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and the dispersal of French populations over the centuries. However, its origins can be traced back to the endearing nickname "little friend" or "little beloved one," reflecting the warmth and affection that may have been associated with the name in its earliest usage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amyotte

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

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

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