About Amos
The surname Amos is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the biblical name Amos, meaning "burden" or "burden-bearer." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Amos. The name Amos itself has religious connotations and is associated with the prophet Amos in the Old Testament. Overall, the surname Amos signifies a lineage or family connection to someone named Amos and carries the symbolic meaning of carrying a burden or responsibility.
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The surname Amos is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Amos 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 Amos is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Amos in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Amos using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.