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

Armajo, 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 Armajo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Armajo in America

Armajo is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Armajo surname appeared 115 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 Armajo.

The history of the last name Armajo

The surname Armajo has its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Basque words "ar" meaning "valley" and "majo" meaning "beautiful," suggesting a connection to a particular scenic area or location.

Some historical references indicate that the name may have been initially associated with a specific village or town in the Basque region, though the exact place has been lost to time. The earliest recorded instances of the name appear in church records and property deeds from the 1400s, with variations in spelling such as Arrmajo and Armayjo.

One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was Juan Armajo, born in 1506 in the village of Ainhoa, located in the historical Basque province of Labourd (now part of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in France). He was a prominent landowner and respected member of the local community.

Another notable figure was María Armajo, born in 1620 in the town of Tolosa, in the Basque province of Gipuzkoa, Spain. She was a skilled weaver and her intricate tapestries were highly sought after by the local nobility.

In the 18th century, Pedro Armajo (1752-1823) was a respected scholar and linguist who published several works on the Basque language and its origins. His contributions helped to preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of the Basque people.

During the Spanish Civil War of the 1930s, Javier Armajo (1901-1976) was a prominent military leader who fought on the Republican side. He was highly regarded for his strategic acumen and bravery in battle.

More recently, Elena Armajo (born 1968) is a renowned Basque artist known for her vibrant and evocative paintings that capture the rugged beauty of the Pyrenees mountains and the traditional Basque way of life.

While the Armajo surname is not as common as some others, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the Basque culture and traditions of northern Spain and southern France, spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Armajo

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

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 Armajo 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.

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 Armajo was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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