Amer

Amer Meaning & Origin

About Amer
The surname Amer is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Arabic word "amir," which means "prince" or "commander." It can also be derived from the Arabic word "amara," meaning "to command" or "to order." As a surname, Amer is often associated with leadership, authority, and nobility.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Amer: 1,481
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,601
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.5

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AMR
🗽 NYSIIS
ANA
🔊 Soundex
A506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EY1 M ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈeɪmər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Amer in Braille

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

The name Amer in braille

How to sign the name Amer using Sign Language

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

The name Amer in sign language

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