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

Armendarez, 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 Armendarez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Armendarez in America

Armendarez is the 30825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Armendarez surname appeared 755 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 Armendarez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Armendarez 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 Armendarez

The surname Armendarez has its origins in the Basque region of Spain and France. It is believed to have derived from the Basque words "armenda", meaning valley, and "aretx", meaning rocky or stony. The name likely referred to a person who lived in a rocky valley or near a stony area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Armendarez surname can be found in the medieval Basque Country. In the 13th century, a document from the village of Zugarramurdi mentions an individual named Juan Armendarez, who was a local landowner.

During the 15th century, the name Armendarez appeared in several historical records in the Navarre region of Spain. In 1462, a man named Pedro Armendarez was listed as a soldier in the army of King Juan II of Aragon.

In the 16th century, the Armendarez family gained prominence in the Basque region. Juan Armendarez (1520-1588) was a prominent lawyer and judge who served in the court of King Philip II of Spain. Another notable figure was Martín Armendarez (1542-1612), a Catholic priest and scholar who wrote several theological works.

As the Armendarez family spread throughout Spain and the Americas during the colonial era, the name underwent various spelling variations. Some of these included Armendariz, Armendaritz, and Armendáriz.

One of the most famous individuals with the Armendarez surname was Pedro de Armendáriz (1612-1675), a Spanish conquistador who played a significant role in the conquest of New Mexico. He led several expeditions and established several settlements in the region.

Another notable figure was María Armendáriz (1745-1824), a Spanish noblewoman and landowner who owned vast estates in the region of Andalusia. She was known for her philanthropic work and support of local communities.

In the 19th century, José Armendáriz (1832-1892) was a Mexican politician and military leader who served as the Governor of the state of Sonora. He played a crucial role in the defense of the region during the Mexican-American War.

The surname Armendarez has a rich history rooted in the Basque region, and its bearers have made significant contributions across various fields, from law and religion to exploration and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Armendarez

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

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

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