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

Armijo, 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 Armijo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Armijo in America

Armijo is the 4232nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Armijo surname appeared 8,372 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Armijo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Armijo 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 Armijo

The surname Armijo is of Spanish origin, specifically from the Iberian Peninsula, and can be traced back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish verb "armar," meaning "to arm" or "to equip," combined with the diminutive suffix "-ijo." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon an armourer or someone involved in the manufacturing or maintenance of weapons and armour.

Armijo is considered a toponymic surname, indicating a connection to a specific place or location. One possible origin lies in the town of Armijo, located in the province of Palencia, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, Spain. It is believed that the earliest bearers of this surname may have hailed from this region or nearby areas.

The earliest recorded instances of the Armijo surname can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. For example, a certain Juan Armijo is mentioned in the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon, dated around 1280. Additionally, the name appears in the Catalan Fogatge, a census-like record from 1358, indicating its presence in the region of Catalonia during that time.

One notable bearer of the Armijo surname was Diego Armijo, a Spanish explorer and military officer who lived in the late 18th century. He led several expeditions into the southwestern United States and played a crucial role in the exploration and settlement of what is now New Mexico. Another significant figure was Mariano Armijo, a Mexican politician and military leader who served as the governor of the Mexican territory of Santa Fe de Nuevo México from 1827 to 1829.

In the realm of literature, the Spanish playwright and poet Pedro Armijo (1619-1693) is remembered for his contributions to the Spanish Golden Age. His works include various plays and poems, some of which were performed at the court of King Philip IV.

Another noteworthy individual was Fray Antonio Armijo, a Spanish Franciscan friar who lived in the 17th century. He was instrumental in establishing missions and spreading Christianity among the Native American populations in what is now New Mexico and Arizona.

During the colonial era, the Armijo surname also gained prominence in Latin America, particularly in areas that were under Spanish rule. For instance, José Armijo y Ibarrola (1768-1834) was a Mexican military officer and politician who served as the governor of the State of Mexico from 1827 to 1832.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Armijo

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

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

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