| ![Show Contents]() Amato History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Italy The name Amato is derived from the Latin word "amatus," meaning "beloved," and was a popular source of many given names. Early Origins of the Amato familyThe surname Amato was first found in both northern and southern Italy, as Amati and Amato respectively. The surname Amato was, and is, quite common on the southern island region of Sicily, while Amati is common further north, in Campania, and Emilia-Romagna. Early History of the Amato familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Amato research. Another 111 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1051, 1101, 1179, 1520, 1525, 1550, 1596, 1635 and 1684 are included under the topic Early Amato History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Amato Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Amato, Amati, Amat, Amata, D'Amato, Amado, Amatucci and many more. Early Notables of the Amato familyProminent among members of the family was Ferdinando II, Governor of the people of Ferrara, in 1179; and Nicola Amati or Niccolò Amati (1596-1684), an Italian luthier from Cremona.Amati, a family of celebrated Italian violinmakers, who lived and worked at Cremona, and are generally regarded as the founders of the Cremona school. There is...
Another 54 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Amato Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Amato RankingIn the United States, the name Amato is the 3,182nd most popular surname with an estimated 9,948 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Amato is ranked the 3,902nd most popular surname with an estimated 1,500 - 2,000 people with that name. 2
 Amato migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Amato Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Guiseppe Amato, 10, who settled in New York in 1888
- Pietro Amato, 47, who arrived in New York in 1896
| Contemporary Notables of the name Amato (post 1700) | + |
- Stacey Pheffer Amato (b. 1966), American politician for New York State Assembly, representing the 23rd district
- Sara Ann Amato (b. 1980), American professional wrestler and trainer, best known by her ring name Sara Del Rey
- Len Amato, American race car driver from Bound Brook, New Jersey
- Dave Amato (b. 1953), American guitarist, best known as the lead guitarist of the rock band REO Speedwagon
- Joe Amato (b. 1955), American writer best known for his poetry and his work in poetics
- Donna Marie Amato, American pianist born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Charles Michael Amato (b. 1946), former American football coach and former player
- Bert Amato, American investor and consultant in the high-technology industry
- Erika Amato (b. 1969), American singer, actress and a founding member of the band Velvet Chain
- Michelle Amato, American vocalist
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Amato migration to the United States 
