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

Armero, 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 Armero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Armero in America

Armero is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Armero surname appeared 141 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 Armero.

The history of the last name Armero

The surname "Armero" has its origins in Spain, and is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "armero," which means "gunsmith" or "armorer," referring to a person who made or repaired weapons and armor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Armero" can be found in the "Libro de las Monedas" (Book of Coins), a document from the 14th century that lists various professions and trades in Spain. This suggests that the name was already in use during that time, likely borne by individuals involved in the crafting or maintenance of arms and armor.

The name "Armero" is also closely associated with the town of Armero, located in the Tolima department of Colombia. This town was tragically destroyed in 1985 by the eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano, which caused massive mudflows and debris avalanches. It is possible that some individuals or families with the surname "Armero" may have originated from this town or the surrounding region.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the surname "Armero." One such example is Juan de Armero, a 16th-century Spanish conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés during the conquest of Mexico. Another prominent figure was Rodrigo Armero, a 15th-century Spanish military commander who played a significant role in the Reconquista, the campaign to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Moorish rule.

In the realm of literature, Joaquín Armero y Fernández (1841-1915) was a Spanish poet and writer known for his works celebrating the beauty of the Andalusian region. Additionally, José Armero Rodríguez (1911-1988) was a prominent Venezuelan painter and sculptor, renowned for his vibrant and expressive artwork.

The surname "Armero" has also been present in various historical records and manuscripts, such as the "Libro de Repartimiento" (Book of Distribution), which documented the distribution of land and properties among the conquistadors in the newly conquered territories of the Americas during the 16th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Armero

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

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 Armero 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.

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

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