Where Does The Last Name Amyss Come From? ^{nationality or country of origin}

The surname Amyss is found in England more than any other country or territory. It may also be found as a variant:. For other possible spellings of Amyss click here.

How Common Is The Last Name Amyss? ^{popularity and diffusion}

Amyss is the 7,117,718^th most widespread family name globally. It is borne by approximately 1 in 1,041,077,988 people. The last name is predominantly found in Africa, where 43 percent of Amyss are found; 43 percent are found in Southern Africa and 43 percent are found in Southern African Indian Ocean.

The surname Amyss is most commonly used in England, where it is held by 3 people, or 1 in 18,572,686. In England it is most prevalent in: Greater London, where 100 percent are found. Apart from England this last name exists in 2 countries. It also occurs in Mauritius, where 43 percent are found and Canada, where 14 percent are found.

Amyss Family Population Trend ^{historical fluctuation}

The frequency of Amyss has changed over time. In England the number of people bearing the Amyss surname fell 40 percent between 1881 and 2014.