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

Armamento, 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 Armamento surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Armamento in America

Armamento is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Armamento surname appeared 102 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 Armamento.

The history of the last name Armamento

The surname ARMAMENTO originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "armamento," which means "armament" or "weapons." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked as a weaponsmith, armorer, or in a similar profession related to the production or maintenance of weapons and armor.

The earliest known record of the ARMAMENTO surname dates back to the 13th century, appearing in historical documents from the city of Florence. One notable individual from this time period was Giovanni ARMAMENTO, a skilled swordsmith who was renowned for crafting high-quality blades for the Florentine nobility.

In the 14th century, the ARMAMENTO family expanded their influence beyond Florence and settled in other regions of Italy, including Naples and Rome. During the Renaissance, the name gained further prominence with the birth of Antonio ARMAMENTO (1450-1525), a talented artist and sculptor who contributed to the decoration of several churches and palaces in Rome.

As the ARMAMENTO family grew and dispersed throughout Italy, variations of the name emerged, such as Armamento, Armamenti, and Armanento. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciation.

In the 16th century, the ARMAMENTO name appeared in the records of the Republic of Venice, where a branch of the family established itself as respected merchants and traders. One notable figure from this time was Marco ARMAMENTO (1520-1598), a successful Venetian merchant who played a significant role in the city's flourishing trade with the Ottoman Empire.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, several members of the ARMAMENTO family distinguished themselves in various fields. Pietro ARMAMENTO (1625-1701) was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Naples, while Giulia ARMAMENTO (1670-1748) was a celebrated opera singer who performed in the courts of Europe.

In the 19th century, the ARMAMENTO name continued to be associated with artistic and intellectual pursuits. Carlo ARMAMENTO (1810-1878) was a respected painter and art critic who contributed significantly to the development of Italian Romanticism, while Giancarlo ARMAMENTO (1845-1922) was a prominent philosopher and academic who taught at the University of Bologna.

Throughout its long history, the ARMAMENTO surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Italy and the enduring influence of this storied name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Armamento

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

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

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