2000
#133,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Armolt
A surname derived from the German word "armbrust" meaning crossbow, possibly relating to an occupation involving crossbows or archery.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Armolt. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Armolt surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Armolt in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Armolt, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Armolt
The surname ARMOLT has its origins in Germany, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old German words "aru" meaning eagle and "molt" meaning brave or courageous. The name was likely given to individuals who exhibited bravery or strength reminiscent of an eagle.
One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the 12th century. The name appeared as "Arumolt" in a record from the city of Cologne, referring to a knight who participated in the Crusades.
In the 13th century, the name was also prevalent in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. Historical records from this period, such as the Bavarian Landbooks, mention individuals with the surname ARMOLT holding positions of importance within local communities.
During the Renaissance period, the name ARMOLT gained prominence in the city of Nuremberg, where a family of artisans and merchants bearing this surname played a significant role in the city's cultural and economic life. Notably, Hans ARMOLT (1460-1523) was a renowned goldsmith and engraver, whose works were highly sought after by the nobility of the time.
Another notable figure was Johann ARMOLT (1532-1598), a Lutheran theologian and reformer from Saxony. He was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation and authored several influential theological treatises.
In the 18th century, the name ARMOLT was found in the Palatinate region of Germany, where a family of vintners and winemakers bore this surname. One of the most famous members of this family was Friedrich ARMOLT (1725-1793), whose vineyards produced some of the finest wines in the region.
The name ARMOLT also has a presence in other parts of Europe, such as Austria and Switzerland, where it is believed to have been introduced by German settlers and immigrants during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
Overall, the surname ARMOLT has a rich history rooted in German culture, with connections to bravery, craftsmanship, and viticulture. Its enduring presence through the centuries is a testament to the significance of this name in various regions of Germany and beyond.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Armolt
Among Census respondents with the surname Armolt, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Armolt bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Armolt surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.9% · 111
- Two or more races3.4% · 4
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Armolt
Armolt appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#127,494
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 134
+17 bearers (+14.5%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 5,620 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-17 bearers (-12.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,776 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #133,114 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #127,494 | 134 | 0.05 | +17 bearers (+14.5%) | Up 5,620 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -17 bearers (-12.7%) | Down 16,776 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Armolt surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #127,494 | #144,270 | -13.2% |
| Count | 134 | 117 | -12.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -21.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Armolt bearers went from 134 to 117 (-12.7% change). The surname moved down 16,776 positions in the national ranking, going from #127,494 to #144,270.
FAQ
Armolt surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Armolt?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Armolt. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Armolt?
Armolt ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Armolt. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Armolt.
Has Armolt become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Armolt went from 134 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 17 (-12.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #127,494 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Armolt?
Among Census respondents with the surname Armolt, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Black (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Armolt in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.9% (111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Armolt appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.9%), Two or More Races (3.4%), Black (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Armolt (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Armolt mean?
A surname derived from the German word "armbrust" meaning crossbow, possibly relating to an occupation involving crossbows or archery. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Armolt (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Armolt?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the last name Armolt at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.