About Amato
The surname Amato is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "amatus," meaning "beloved" or "loved one." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Amato. The name may have originated as a nickname or as a given name for a beloved or cherished individual. Today, the surname Amato is found primarily in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities around the world.
The surname Amato is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Amato 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 Amato is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Amato in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Amato using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.