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

Armster, 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 Armster surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Armster in America

Armster is the 86981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Armster surname appeared 214 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 Armster.

We can also compare 2010 data for Armster 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 Armster

The surname "ARMSTER" has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "earm" (meaning poor or humble) and "ster" (a suffix indicating a person's occupation or status). This suggests that the name originally referred to someone who was considered poor or of humble means.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "ARMSTER" can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears to have been concentrated in the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk in East Anglia.

During the 13th century, a notable figure with the surname "ARMSTER" was Robert Armster, a wealthy landowner and benefactor who lived in the village of Hethersett, Norfolk. He is documented as having donated substantial funds for the construction of the local church in 1249.

In the 15th century, the spelling of the name evolved to "ARMESTER," and a prominent individual bearing this variation was Sir John Armester (c. 1420-1487), a knight and member of the gentry from Suffolk. He served as a member of Parliament and was known for his military service during the Wars of the Roses.

Another notable bearer of the name was Elizabeth Armster (c. 1560-1632), who was born in Norwich, Norfolk. She gained recognition as a skilled embroiderer and was commissioned to create intricate needlework pieces for the English nobility, including Queen Elizabeth I.

The name "ARMSTER" has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Armster Hall, a historic manor house located in the village of Beccles, Suffolk, which dates back to the 16th century.

Throughout its history, the surname "ARMSTER" has been subject to various spellings, including "ARMISTER," "ARMESTER," and "ARMISTER," reflecting regional variations and the evolving nature of English orthography over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Armster

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

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

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