Find out how popular the last name Armacost is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Armacost.

Armacost, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Armacost surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Armacost in America

Armacost is the 37993rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Armacost surname appeared 584 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Armacost.

We can also compare 2010 data for Armacost to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Armacost

The surname Armacost is believed to have originated in England, and its roots can be traced back to the 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "ar," meaning "before," and "macost," meaning "feasting" or "banqueting." This suggests that the name might have referred to a person who was responsible for preparing feasts or attending to guests before banquets.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire, a medieval census taken in 1273. The document mentions a certain "Johannes Armecost," indicating that the surname was already in use during that time period. It's possible that this individual was associated with the preparation or organization of feasts or banquets, given the potential meaning of the name.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various forms, including "Armecost," "Armacost," and "Armecostre." These variations likely resulted from regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time. Some genealogical records from this era also mention individuals with the surname residing in areas such as Norfolk and Suffolk, suggesting that the name had spread across different parts of England.

One notable individual bearing the Armacost surname was John Armacost, who lived in the late 15th century and was a member of the Guild of Corpus Christi in York. The guild was a prominent religious and social organization, and Armacost's involvement with it suggests that he may have been a person of some standing in the community.

In the 16th century, the surname continued to appear in various records, including parish registers and tax rolls. One individual of note was William Armacost, born in 1520 in Lincolnshire, who was a merchant and landowner. His descendants can be traced through subsequent generations, demonstrating the continuity of the surname over time.

Another prominent figure was Sir Robert Armacost, who lived in the early 17th century and was a member of the English gentry. He was a landowner and served as a justice of the peace in his local community, indicating his influence and social standing.

As the surname spread across England and eventually to other parts of the world, it underwent further variations in spelling, such as "Armacost," "Armecost," and "Armecost." These variations reflect the challenges of consistent record-keeping and spelling conventions in earlier eras.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Armacost

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Armacost.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Armacost was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Armacost has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Armacost was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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