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

Armentor, 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 Armentor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Armentor in America

Armentor is the 47878th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Armentor surname appeared 442 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 Armentor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Armentor 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 Armentor

The surname Armentor is thought to have originated from the French region of Normandy, with its earliest known roots dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "arment," which translates to "arms" or "armor," suggesting a possible connection to a person involved in the trade or production of arms and armor during the medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and property ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror in England. The entry mentions a certain "Radulfus Armentor," indicating the presence of the surname in Normandy and its subsequent spread to England during the Norman conquest.

In the 13th century, the name Armentor can be found in various ancient records and manuscripts from the region of Normandy, often with slight variations in spelling, such as "Armentour" or "Armentoure." These variations likely reflect the evolution of the language and the inconsistencies in record-keeping during that time.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Armentor throughout history include Jean Armentor (1612-1678), a French merchant and landowner in the town of Rouen, whose estate records provide valuable insights into the economic and social conditions of the region during the 17th century. Another prominent figure was Marguerite Armentor (1735-1812), a French noblewoman known for her philanthropic efforts and her support of local orphanages.

In the 18th century, the Armentor surname gained a foothold in the Americas, with records indicating the presence of Jacques Armentor (1745-1822), a French immigrant who settled in Louisiana and became a successful plantation owner. His descendants played a significant role in the development of the region's agriculture and culture.

Another noteworthy individual was William Armentor (1825-1891), an American entrepreneur and industrialist who established several successful businesses in the textile industry in New England during the late 19th century.

Lastly, the name Armentor has been associated with various place names throughout history, such as the village of Armentières in northern France, which may have derived its name from the Old French word "arment," further solidifying the connection between the surname and its potential origins in the arms and armor trade.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Armentor

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

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

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