Amador

Amador Meaning & Origin

About Amador
The surname Amador is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Spanish word "amador," meaning "lover" or "admirer." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants or followers of a person known for their amorous or passionate nature. The surname Amador is relatively common in Spanish-speaking countries and is often associated with individuals who are passionate, loving, or romantic.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Amador is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Amador: 22,370
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,603
  • Frequency per 100k people: 7.58

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Amador based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Amador is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AMTR
🗽 NYSIIS
ANA
🔊 Soundex
A50306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 M AH0 D AO2 R
🌐 IPA
/ˈæməˌdɔr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AMTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A536

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Amador in Braille

Here's how to represent Amador in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Amador in braille

How to sign the name Amador using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Amador using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Amador in sign language

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