Explore the Family Name Armendarez
The meaning of Armendarez
Hispanic: altered form of Armendáriz, a Castilianized form of Basque Armendaritz (see Armendariz). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Domingo, Emilio, Jesus, Juan, Roberto, Ruben, Adalberto, Adan, Alberto, Alfredo, Alonzo.
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How common is the last name Armendarez in the United States?
The surname Armendarez saw a significant dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked as the 26,332nd most common surname in the United States, with approximately 872 instances. By 2010, it had fallen to the 30,825th spot, with only 755 instances recorded - a decrease of 13.42%. This resulted in a proportion drop of 18.75%, which means for every 100,000 people, there were 0.32 bearing the surname Armendarez in 2000 compared to only 0.26 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,332 | #30,825 | -17.06% |
| Count | 872 | 755 | -13.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.26 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Armendarez
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insightful data about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Armendarez. Predominantly, this surname is linked to those of Hispanic ethnicity, accounting for 90.37% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 90.46% by 2010. Those identifying as White made up the second-largest group, albeit much smaller in comparison, comprising 8.49% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 8.21% in 2010. The percentage of individuals with the Armendarez surname who identified as Black decreased from 0.80% to 0.66% over the same decade. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.37% | 90.46% | 0.1% |
| White | 8.49% | 8.21% | -3.3% |
| Black | 0.8% | 0.66% | -17.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |