Explore the Family Name Armbrister
The meaning of Armbrister
Altered form of German Armbrüster (see Armbruster). This surname is also found in the Bahamas.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Armbrister in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Armbrister has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Armbrister was ranked 42,529 in terms of popularity and had 480 individuals carrying it. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 54,055 with only 382 individuals bearing the name. This represents a drop in popularity by 27.1% and a decrease in count by 20.42%. The proportion of people with this name per 100k individuals also decreased by 27.78%, falling from 0.18 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,529 | #54,055 | -27.1% |
| Count | 480 | 382 | -20.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.13 | -27.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Armbrister
In regards to ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the largest percentage of individuals with the Armbrister surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 58.75% in 2000 to 55.24% in 2010. The second-largest group identified as Black, with an increase from 32.50% to 36.91% over the same period. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going up from 1.67% to 2.36%. The percentage of those who identified with two or more ethnicities saw a decrease from 6.25% to 3.93%. There were no individuals in either year who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.75% | 55.24% | -5.97% |
| Black | 32.5% | 36.91% | 13.57% |
| Two or More Races | 6.25% | 3.93% | -37.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 2.36% | 41.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |