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

Armani, 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 Armani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Armani in America

Armani is the 62903rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Armani surname appeared 318 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 Armani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Armani 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 Armani

The surname Armani originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "armarius," which means "armourer" or "maker of arms." This suggests that the name may have originally belonged to a family involved in the production or trade of weapons and armour.

Armani can also be traced back to the northern Italian region of Lombardy, where it was first documented in the 12th century. Historical records from this era mention individuals with variations of the name, such as Armanno and Armanni.

One of the earliest known references to the name Armani can be found in a 13th-century manuscript from the town of Bergamo, located in the province of Lombardy. This document mentions a certain Pietro Armani, who was a local landowner and member of the town's nobility.

In the 14th century, the Armani family gained prominence in the city of Milan, with several members holding influential positions in the local government and ecclesiastical hierarchy. Notably, Gian Giacomo Armani served as the Bishop of Milan from 1370 to 1379.

During the Renaissance period, the name Armani was associated with several notable figures in the arts and humanities. One such individual was Bernardo Armani (1472-1536), a respected humanist scholar and poet from the city of Parma.

Another significant figure was Girolamo Armani (1524-1592), a renowned architect and engineer from the town of Guastalla. He is credited with designing several important buildings and fortifications throughout northern Italy.

In the 17th century, the Armani family established itself in the city of Bologna, where they became prominent merchants and bankers. One of the most notable members of this branch was Cesare Armani (1636-1718), a successful banker and philanthropist who funded the construction of several churches and hospitals in the city.

Throughout the centuries, the Armani surname has been associated with various place names, such as the town of Armano in the province of Cuneo and the village of Armanino in the province of Piacenza. These locations may have contributed to the development and spread of the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Armani

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

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

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