Amies — Family Name, Records and Arms

In old registers, Amies often stands in for Ames. Read literally, Amies points to “Friend”.

Arms associated with the name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Ames surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

How the spelling arose

Amies is listed among the recognised spellings of Ames. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. Related forms: Amis and Amess.

Get the complete Amies report, with a museum-style coat of arms.