Show ContentsAmero History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The surname Amero is of local origin, that is, it is a surname derived from the place of origin of the initial bearer. In this case, the surname is derived from one of the many places name Amaral in Portugal. It is possible that the place name is derived from the same root as the Portuguese word "amaral," which denotes a type of black grape.

Early Origins of the Amero family

The surname Amero was first found in Portugal.

Early History of the Amero family

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Amero Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Amaral, Ammaral, De Amaral and others.

Early Notables of the Amero family

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Migration of the Amero family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Abilio Augusto Amaral, aged 21, who arrived at Ellis Island from Monsao, Portugal, in 1920; Adam B. Amaral, aged 24, who arrived at Ellis Island from Mijarella, Portugal, in 1910.


Contemporary Notables of the name Amero (post 1700) +

  • Jane A. Amero, American Republican politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Maine 1st District, 2000; Delegate to Republican National Convention from Maine, 2004 1


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 4) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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