Explore the Family Name Armbrust
The meaning of Armbrust
German: from Middle High German armbrust, earlier arbrust ‘crossbow’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker of crossbows or for a soldier who used one. This term is adapted from Old French arbalestre, Late Latin arcuballista, a compound of arcus ‘bow’ + ballista ‘catapult’. In Middle High German it was altered by folk etymology as if composed of the elements arm ‘arm’ + berust ‘weaponry’. When the latter term became obsolete it was replaced by brust ‘chest’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Hans, Florian, Heinz, Horst, Manfred, Reinhold.
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How common is the last name Armbrust in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Armbrust has seen a slight decrease in rank from 16,302 in 2000 to 16,848 in 2010, a change of -3.35%. However, the count of individuals with this surname has increased by 4.12% during the same period, from 1,627 to 1,694. The proportion per 100k has also experienced a decline of -5.0%, moving from 0.6 in 2000 to 0.57 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,302 | #16,848 | -3.35% |
| Count | 1,627 | 1,694 | 4.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.57 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Armbrust
On the ethnicity front, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting shifts within the Armbrust surname bearers. In 2000, 97.11% identified as White, which decreased to 95.16% by 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.23% in 2000 to 2.18% in 2010, representing a 77.24% change. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.43% to 0.53%, and those claiming two or more ethnic identities jumped from 0.98% to 1.71%. There was no change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.11% | 95.16% | -2.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 2.18% | 77.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 1.71% | 74.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0.53% | 23.26% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |