Explore the Family Name Armato
The meaning of Armato
Italian (Sicily): from armato ‘armed’, hence an occupational or status name for a soldier or guard. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carlo, Sal, Aldo, Marco, Salvatore, Vito.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Armato in the United States?
The Armato surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, ranked 31,924th in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 33,596th place in 2010, indicating a decrease of about 5.24%. In terms of count, there were 683 individuals with the Armato surname in 2000, and this number declined marginally to 678 in 2010, reflecting a drop of around 0.73%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 8% from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,924 | #33,596 | -5.24% |
| Count | 683 | 678 | -0.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Armato
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Armato surname identified as White, though this proportion fell from 96.05% in 2000 to 93.07% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 3.51% in 2000 to 5.01% in 2010. There was also a small presence of Asian/Pacific Islander identity reported in 2010, which was not previously recorded in 2000. No changes were observed for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 93.07% | -3.1% |
| Hispanic | 3.51% | 5.01% | 42.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |