Amos Tester

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Amos Tester — English
30K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Amos Tester is a name that combines English origins. The first name Amos is a masculine given name of English origin. Given name Amos Bronson Alcott (1799–1888), American educator, father of American novelist Louisa May Alcott Amos E. Buss (1814–1872), American politician from Ohio Amos Dolbear (1837–1910), American inventor Amos Eiran, Israeli President of the University of Haifa Amos Ferguson (1920–2009), Bahamian folk artist Amos Frishman (born 1964), Israeli basketball player Amos Frumkin (born 1953), Israeli geologist Amos Gilad (1941–2010), Israeli Olympic runner Amos Gitai (born 1950), Israeli film director Amos Grodzinowsky (born 1940), Israeli Olympic runner Amos Grunebaum (born 1950), obstetrician a. The surname Tester: Tester, and variants Testar and Testard, is a surname of French origin, originally given as a nickname to one with a large head. Desmond Tester (1919–2002), Anglo-Australian actor Ruth Tester (1903–1993), American actress Scan Tester (1887–1972), English folk and country musician William Tester (born 1960), American novelist John Tester (1835–1918), American politician and businessman Jon Tester (born 1956), U.S. Senator from Montana Mark Tester (born 1963), Australian botanist Ralph Tester (1902–1998), head of the Testery, a British codebreaking station at Bletchley Park Amos is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 30K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Amos reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Amos

English

Given name Amos Bronson Alcott (1799–1888), American educator, father of American novelist Louisa May Alcott Amos E. Buss (1814–1872), American politician from Ohio Amos Dolbear (1837–1910), American inventor Amos Eiran, Israeli President of the University of Haifa Amos Ferguson (1920–2009), Bahamian folk artist Amos Frishman (born 1964), Israeli basketball player Amos Frumkin (born 1953), Israeli geologist Amos Gilad (1941–2010), Israeli Olympic runner Amos Gitai (born 1950), Israeli film director Amos Grodzinowsky (born 1940), Israeli Olympic runner Amos Grunebaum (born 1950), obstetrician a.

Surname: Tester

French

Tester, and variants Testar and Testard, is a surname of French origin, originally given as a nickname to one with a large head. Desmond Tester (1919–2002), Anglo-Australian actor Ruth Tester (1903–1993), American actress Scan Tester (1887–1972), English folk and country musician William Tester (born 1960), American novelist John Tester (1835–1918), American politician and businessman Jon Tester (born 1956), U.S. Senator from Montana Mark Tester (born 1963), Australian botanist Ralph Tester (1902–1998), head of the Testery, a British codebreaking station at Bletchley Park

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Amos is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 14%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Amos by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Amos Tester

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Amos Tester:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Amos?
The first name Amos originates from English. Given name Amos Bronson Alcott (1799–1888), American educator, father of American novelist Louisa May Alcott Amos E. Buss (1814–1872), American politician from Ohio Amos Dolbear (1837–1910), American inventor Amos Eiran, Israeli President of the University of Haifa Amos Ferguson (1920–2009), Bahamian folk artist Amos Frishman (born 1964), Israeli basketball player Amos Frumkin (born 1953), Israeli geologist Amos Gilad (1941–2010), Israeli Olympic runner Amos Gitai (born 1950), Israeli film director Amos Grodzinowsky (born 1940), Israeli Olympic runner Amos Grunebaum (born 1950), obstetrician a.
When was Amos most popular?
The name Amos reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Tester?
The surname Tester originates from French. Tester, and variants Testar and Testard, is a surname of French origin, originally given as a nickname to one with a large head. Desmond Tester (1919–2002), Anglo-Australian actor Ruth Tester (1903–1993), American actress Scan Tester (1887–1972), English folk and country musician William Tester (born 1960), American novelist John Tester (1835–1918), American politician and businessman Jon Tester (born 1956), U.S. Senator from Montana Mark Tester (born 1963), Australian botanist Ralph Tester (1902–1998), head of the Testery, a British codebreaking station at Bletchley Park
What are the origins of the name Amos Tester?
The name Amos Tester combines two different traditions: the first name Amos has English roots, while the surname Tester originates from French.
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