Explore the Family Name Armacost
The meaning of Armacost
Variant of Armagost, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Armacost in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Armacost" slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 35,994th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 37,993rd position, a change of -5.55%. The count of people with this surname also saw a minor decrease from 589 in 2000 to 584 in 2010, a drop of -0.85%. As for the proportion per 100,000 people, it dipped from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010, showing a decline of -9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,994 | #37,993 | -5.55% |
| Count | 589 | 584 | -0.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Armacost
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals interesting details about the ethnic identity associated with the Armacost surname. In 2000, 96.26% identified as White, dipping slightly to 95.38% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 was 0.85%, but this figure was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. The percentage identifying with two or more ethnicities increased from 1.70% to 2.74%. The Hispanic representation remained almost constant at around 1%, while Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native percentages were suppressed both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.26% | 95.38% | -0.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 2.74% | 61.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.02% | 1.03% | 0.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.85% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |