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

Armitage, 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 Armitage surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Armitage in America

Armitage is the 8162nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Armitage surname appeared 4,063 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 Armitage.

We can also compare 2010 data for Armitage 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 Armitage

The surname Armitage is of English origin, deriving from the Old French words "armure" meaning armor and "atache" meaning fastening. It is thought to have originated as an occupational name for an armor-maker or armorer during the medieval period.

One of the earliest known records of the Armitage name dates back to the 13th century in the Hundred Rolls of Yorkshire, where it was spelled "Armurier". The name also appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1296, spelled "Armurer".

In the 14th century, the spelling "Armytage" was recorded in Yorkshire, indicating the name's connection to the local area. The surname is believed to have originated in the West Riding of Yorkshire, where several places bear the name, such as Armitage Bridge near Huddersfield.

Notably, the Armitage surname is mentioned in the celebrated Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror. This early reference demonstrates the name's long-standing presence in English history.

One of the earliest known individuals with the Armitage surname was John Armytage, who was born around 1300 in Yorkshire. He was a prominent landowner and served as the Sheriff of Yorkshire in 1346.

Another notable figure was Sir John Armytage (1480-1545), who was a member of the English gentry and served as the High Sheriff of Yorkshire in 1532. His family owned extensive lands in Yorkshire and were influential in the region.

Sir Lionel Armitage (1532-1608) was a respected English judge who served as the Chief Baron of the Exchequer in the late 16th century. He was born in Yorkshire and played a significant role in the legal system of his time.

Edmund Armitage (1587-1651) was an English clergyman and academic who served as the Provost of King's College, Cambridge, from 1636 until his death. He was a prominent figure in the Church of England and made valuable contributions to the field of education.

In the 19th century, Edward Armitage (1817-1896) was a renowned English historical painter who gained recognition for his works depicting scenes from literature and history. His paintings can be found in various galleries and museums around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Armitage

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

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

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