Explore the Family Name Armstong
The meaning of Armstong
Altered form of English Armstrong.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Armstong in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Armstrong has seen a shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 78,326th but dropped to 93,513th by 2010, marking a decline of 19.39%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname decreased from 227 in 2000 to 196 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 13.66%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell from 0.08 to 0.07, signifying a drop of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,326 | #93,513 | -19.39% |
| Count | 227 | 196 | -13.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Armstong
Regarding ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some changes from 2000 to 2010. Among those identifying as White, there was a slight decrease from 57.27% to 53.06%, representing a change of -7.35%. On the other hand, those identifying as Black increased from 35.24% to 37.76%, a rise of 7.15%. While no data for Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic ethnicity was recorded in 2000, by 2010, Hispanics represented 4.59% of those with the Armstrong surname, while no change was noted for Asian/Pacific Islanders. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals with two or more ethnicities emerged at 3.06% in 2010, while American Indian and Alaskan Native representation disappeared entirely.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.27% | 53.06% | -7.35% |
| Black | 35.24% | 37.76% | 7.15% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.59% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.96% | 0% | 0% |