About America
The surname America is derived from the Latin name "Americus," which means "ruler of work" or "ruler of the home." It is believed to have originated as a given name in honor of the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci, who played a significant role in the discovery and mapping of the Americas. Over time, the name America evolved into a surname and has been adopted by individuals of various ethnic backgrounds. Today, it is often associated with a sense of pride and connection to the American continent.
The surname America is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname America 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 America is not currently available.
Here's how to represent America in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell America using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.