About Amiss
The surname Amiss is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "amys," meaning "friend" or "companion." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was considered a good friend or companion. Over time, the name Amiss became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations, and is now found predominantly in the United Kingdom and the United States.
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The surname Amiss is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Amiss 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 Amiss is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Amiss in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Amiss using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.