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

Armbrust, 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 Armbrust surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Armbrust in America

Armbrust is the 16848th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Armbrust surname appeared 1,694 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Armbrust.

We can also compare 2010 data for Armbrust 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 Armbrust

The surname Armbrust has its origins in Germany, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "Armbrust," which means "crossbow." This suggests that the name was initially given to someone involved in the manufacture or use of crossbows, a weapon widely employed in medieval Europe.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Armbrust can be found in the town of Nürnberg, in the German state of Bavaria. In the 14th century, a document from the city archives mentions a certain Hans Armbrust, likely a craftsman specializing in crossbows.

The Armbrust name also appears in various historical records from other German regions, such as the Rhineland and Saxony. For instance, in the 16th century, a Johannes Armbrust was a prominent figure in the city of Leipzig, known for his contributions to the local textile industry.

During the 17th century, the Armbrust family gained prominence in the region of Swabia, located in southwestern Germany. Notable members include Johann Michael Armbrust (1635-1712), a respected theologian and author who served as a pastor in the town of Ellwangen.

As the centuries progressed, the Armbrust surname spread across German-speaking territories and beyond. In the 19th century, a certain Friedrich Armbrust (1823-1891) made a name for himself as a talented architect in Vienna, Austria, designing several notable buildings in the city.

Another noteworthy individual bearing the Armbrust name was Heinrich Armbrust (1876-1945), a German painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and portraits. He was born in the town of Kassel and gained recognition for his works depicting scenes from the Harz Mountains.

It is worth noting that the Armbrust surname is sometimes spelled differently, such as Armbruster or Armbrüster, depending on the region and historical period. Additionally, variations of the name can be found in other languages, like the French Arbalète or the Dutch Armborst, reflecting the widespread use of crossbows across medieval Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Armbrust

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Armbrust, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!