Explore the Family Name Armon
The meaning of Armon
1. English: variant of Armond. 2. Probably also an altered form of French Armand or Armond.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Armon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Armon increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Armon ranked 34,308 in popularity with a count of 625 people bearing the name. By 2010, it moved up to rank 32,599 with an increase of almost 5 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 12.8 percent to 705 people. This growth is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which rose by 4.35 percent from 0.23 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,308 | #32,599 | 4.98% |
| Count | 625 | 705 | 12.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.24 | 4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Armon
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Armon, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows varying changes over the same decade. While there was no Armon identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, those identifying as two or more races rose slightly by 6.25 percent. The percentage of white individuals with the surname decreased by 5.36 percent, while the Hispanic population increased significantly by 55.08 percent. Meanwhile, the Black community using the Armon surname saw an 8.25 percent increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.4% | 62.84% | -5.36% |
| Black | 27.52% | 29.79% | 8.25% |
| Hispanic | 2.56% | 3.97% | 55.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 1.7% | 6.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |