The contemporary designation, "Vogtei Amelinghausen" (Advocacy of Amelinghausen), is first found in the fiscal register (Schatzregister) of 1450.
Kaasaegse nimetuse "Vogtei Amelinghausen" (Amelinghauseni foogtkond) leiab kõigepealt 1450. aasta maksuregistrist (Schatzregister).