Amerigo is a masculine Italian given name derived from the German name "Emerich", which is composed of the elements "emer" meaning "home" or "power", and "ric" meaning "ruler". Therefore, Amerigo means "home ruler".
The name Amerigo has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. The most famous bearer of this name is Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512), an Italian explorer who traveled extensively in the Americas and whose name was given to two continents: America and Ameriga.
Amerigo is also the name of several cities and towns in Italy, such as Amerigo (Province of Pesaro and Urbino) and Amerigo di Chianti (Tuscany).
In literature, the name Amerigo appears in works by renowned authors like Italo Calvino ("If on a Winter's Night a Traveler") and Thomas Mann ("The Magic Mountain").
Overall, Amerigo is an uncommon but significant name with a rich history rooted in Italian culture and exploration.
The name Amerigo experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a significant peak occurring during World War I, particularly between 1916 and 1918 when birth rates reached their highest points (25, 29, 22 respectively). Post-war years saw a steady decline, reaching a low of 7 births in 1930. After a gap of several decades with no recorded births, the name resurfaced again in 1972 with 5 births. Overall, there were 359 births named Amerigo from 1910 to 1940 and 1972.