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

Armentrout, 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 Armentrout surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Armentrout in America

Armentrout is the 8131st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Armentrout surname appeared 4,077 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 Armentrout.

We can also compare 2010 data for Armentrout 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 Armentrout

The surname Armentrout has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the old German words "Armen" meaning "poor" and "Traut" meaning "dear" or "beloved." The earliest known spelling of the name was "Armentraudt."

In the 16th century, records show the name Armentrout appearing in various regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around the Rhine River. One of the earliest known references to the name is found in a manuscript from the town of Mainz, dated 1532, which mentions a "Johannes Armentraudt."

The Armentrout family name is closely associated with the town of Eberbach in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. Historical records from the town's archives show several Armentrout families residing there in the 17th and 18th centuries, with occupations ranging from farmers to vintners.

One notable individual bearing the Armentrout name was Johann Armentrout (1687-1754), a prominent vintner and landowner in Eberbach. His vineyard and estate, known as the "Armentrout Hof," was a significant producer of wine in the region.

During the 18th century, many Armentrouts emigrated from Germany to the American colonies, particularly to Pennsylvania and Virginia. One of the earliest recorded Armentrout immigrants was Hans Armentrout, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1732.

Another notable figure was Jacob Armentrout (1753-1820), a Revolutionary War soldier from Virginia. He served in the Continental Army and was present at the surrender of British forces at Yorktown in 1781.

In the 19th century, the Armentrout family name became well-established in various parts of the United States. One prominent individual was Samuel Armentrout (1812-1898), a farmer and businessman from Ohio who served as a member of the state legislature.

The name Armentrout has also been associated with several notable literary figures, including novelist and short story writer Esther Armentrout (1920-2013), whose works explored themes of rural life and family dynamics.

Throughout its history, the surname Armentrout has undergone various spelling variations, such as Armentraudt, Armentrieter, and Armentrodt, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of the regions where it was found.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Armentrout

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

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

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