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

Armengol, 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 Armengol surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Armengol in America

Armengol is the 72771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Armengol surname appeared 267 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 Armengol.

We can also compare 2010 data for Armengol 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 Armengol

The surname Armengol is of Catalan origin, arising in the regions of modern-day northeastern Spain and southeastern France during the medieval period. It is believed to derive from the Germanic elements "ari" meaning "warrior" and "mengil" meaning "vigor" or "strength". Together, these roots suggest the name may have been bestowed upon a valiant or formidable individual.

Early records indicate the name was present in the County of Barcelona and surrounding areas from the 10th century onward. One of the earliest known bearers was Armengol I, Count of Urgell, who lived from around 950 to 1010 AD. He ruled over the County of Urgell, which encompassed parts of present-day Catalonia and Aragon.

Another notable figure was Armengol VII, Count of Urgell, who lived from 1182 to 1208 AD. He played a significant role in the Albigensian Crusade, fighting against the French forces that sought to suppress the Cathar heresy in the region. His involvement in this conflict solidified the prominence of the Armengol name in the annals of Catalan history.

In the 13th century, the surname appears in various medieval records, including the Libre de Repartiment, a document detailing the distribution of lands and properties in the newly conquered Kingdom of Valencia. This suggests that individuals bearing the Armengol name may have participated in the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from Muslim rule.

As the name spread across the Catalan-speaking regions, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged, such as Armengou, Armengaud, and Ermengol. These variations were influenced by local dialects and scribal interpretations.

One notable bearer of the name was Ermengol IV, Count of Urgell, who lived from 1092 to 1154 AD. He was a prominent figure in the Reconquista, leading military campaigns against the Moors and securing territories for the Christian kingdoms.

Another significant individual was Armengol IX, Count of Urgell, who lived from 1243 to 1314 AD. He played a crucial role in the political and military affairs of the Crown of Aragon, serving as a trusted advisor to King James I of Aragon.

Over the centuries, the Armengol surname has been carried by numerous individuals, some of whom achieved notable status in various fields, such as the arts, literature, and politics. However, the earliest recorded bearers were often associated with the nobility and military leadership in the medieval Catalan-speaking regions of the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Armengol

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

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

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