Armentrout
A surname of Germanic origin, likely a name for someone from a place called Armentrout or a related regional name brought to America by German-speaking immigrants.
The #8,131 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 75,729 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Armentrout is generally treated as a German surname, probably tied to a place-name or regional name rather than a transparent modern German word. The second element appears to be related to a form like "-rot" or "-reuth," which in German place-names often points to cleared land or a clearing. The first element is less certain, so the name’s exact literal meaning is not fully secure.
History
The surname is found in North America, especially among families of German immigrant background, and is most familiar in the United States today. Spelling variation is common in surnames of German origin, and the form Armentrout likely reflects Anglicization of an older German name. Because the original place or root form is uncertain, the family name’s deeper medieval history remains somewhat obscure.
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Fun fact
The unusual ending made Armentrout a stable but distinctly American-looking spelling, even though the name’s roots are Germanic.