Explore the Family Name Armington
The meaning of Armington
English: habitational name, probably from Ermington in Devon, which is probably from an Old English personal name Earma + the connective particle -ing- + tūn ‘settlement, estate’. It is not found in the British Isles.
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How common is the last name Armington in the United States?
The surname Armington has seen a slight surge in popularity from 2000 to 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 57,985th most popular surname and had a count of 328 instances across the United States. By 2010, it had risen to the 56,195th place with 364 recorded instances, representing a growth rate of approximately 11%. Despite this increase, the proportion of the Armington surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #56,195 | 3.09% |
| Count | 328 | 364 | 10.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Armington
Examining the ethnic identity linked to the Armington surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by nearly 13%, falling from 82.93% to 72.25%. On the other hand, those identifying as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander saw substantial increases, with Black representation growing by 67.39% to 17.86% and Asian/Pacific Islander increasing by over 60% to reach 4.4%. Hispanic representation also emerged during this period, albeit starting from zero in 2000 to reach 3.02% in 2010. However, the presence of Armingtons identifying as two or more races was completely erased, dropping from 1.83% in 2000 to none in 2010. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained nonexistent in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.93% | 72.25% | -12.88% |
| Black | 10.67% | 17.86% | 67.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.74% | 4.4% | 60.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.02% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |