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

Armant, 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 Armant surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Armant in America

Armant is the 84136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Armant surname appeared 223 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 Armant.

We can also compare 2010 data for Armant 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 Armant

The surname ARMANT is of French origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old French term "armant," which translates to "lover" or "admirer." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive surname, referring to someone with a charming or amorous personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ARMANT surname can be found in the town of Montpellier, located in the southern region of France. In the 1570s, a family by the name of ARMANT was documented as residing in this area, and their presence can be traced through various municipal records and tax rolls.

During the 17th century, the ARMANT surname gained prominence in the region of Burgundy, particularly in the town of Dijon. Several notable individuals bearing this name emerged from this area, including Jacques ARMANT (1620-1689), a respected merchant and landowner, and Marie ARMANT (1645-1712), a renowned philanthropist who established a charitable foundation for the education of underprivileged children.

As the name spread across France, it also found its way into historical records and manuscripts. One such instance is the mention of a Philippe ARMANT in the "Registres de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris" (Records of the City Hall of Paris) from the late 18th century, where he is listed as a prominent citizen and member of the local council.

In the 19th century, the ARMANT name gained international recognition with the birth of Louis-Eugène ARMANT (1805-1871), a celebrated French landscape painter whose works were widely exhibited and admired in Paris and other European capitals. His son, Paul ARMANT (1832-1898), followed in his footsteps and became a renowned artist in his own right, known for his vibrant portraits and genre scenes.

Another notable figure bearing the ARMANT surname was Henri ARMANT (1875-1949), a French architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the reconstruction efforts following World War I. His designs and urban planning initiatives left a lasting impact on several cities in northern France, including Arras and Lille.

Over the centuries, the ARMANT surname has also been associated with various place names and locations across France. For instance, the village of Armant-Beauvoir in the Burgundy region is believed to have derived its name from the ARMANT family, who were once prominent landowners in the area. Additionally, the Château d'Armant, a historic castle located in the Dordogne region, bears the family name, suggesting a past connection to the ARMANT lineage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Armant

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

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

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