The Name AMOS

One of the earliest references to the family name Amos date back in history to the year 1221.
Variants for this surname include Amisse, Amoss, Amys, Amis and Amess,  as before literacy became widespread, names were transmitted by word of mouth, rather than by writing.

Mis-hearing and pronunciation of unfamiliar names of newcomers each contributed to names being recorded differently through the generations.

Most surnames did not become fixed until the 15th Century.

The name Aaron Amos is documented in historical archives.
 

The Amos family from the county of Kent, UK