Explore the Family Name Armagost
The meaning of Armagost
Americanized form of German Arbogast. Compare Armacost.
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How common is the last name Armagost in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Armagost has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked as the 32,267th most popular name in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to 34,495th place, representing a 6.9% decrease. The total count of individuals with the Armagost surname also fell slightly from 673 to 656 during this period, which is a decline of 2.53%. The proportion of Armagost per 100,000 people reduced by 12% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,267 | #34,495 | -6.9% |
| Count | 673 | 656 | -2.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Armagost
The ethnicity associated with the surname Armagost, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, primarily falls into the category of White, with 93.14% in 2010, down 2.97% from 2000. The second most common ethnic identity tied to this surname is those identifying as two or more races, which saw a rise of 46.15%, going from 1.04% to 1.52%. Hispanic representation also increased significantly, from 0.89% to 3.20%, a growth of 259.55%. There was a small percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, but this decreased from 1.63% to 1.07%. No individuals with the surname Armagost identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.99% | 93.14% | -2.97% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 3.2% | 259.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.52% | 46.15% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.63% | 1.07% | -34.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |