Amend

Amend Meaning & Origin

About Amend
The surname Amend is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "amenden," meaning "to make amends" or "to make right." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for correcting or improving things, or possibly as an occupational name for a mediator or arbitrator. The surname Amend signifies someone who is associated with the concept of making amends or rectifying situations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Amend: 1,789
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,161
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.61

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Amend 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 Amend is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AMNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
AN
πŸ”Š Soundex
A5053
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 M EH1 N D
🌐 IPA
/Ι™ΛˆmΙ›nd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AMNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A553

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Amend in Braille

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

The name Amend in braille

How to sign the name Amend using Sign Language

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

The name Amend in sign language

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