Armacost

Armacost Meaning & Origin

About Armacost
The surname Armacost is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac an Airchinnigh," meaning "son of the erudite one" or "son of the learned one." It is believed to have originated from a person who held a position of importance or was known for their knowledge and wisdom. Over time, the name evolved into Armacost, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Scotland and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Armacost is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Armacost: 584
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37,993
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Armacost based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARMKST
🗽 NYSIIS
ANA
🔊 Soundex
A6502023
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 R M AH0 K AO2 S T
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑrməˌkɔst/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARMKST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Armacost in Braille

Here's how to represent Armacost in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Armacost in braille

How to sign the name Armacost using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Armacost using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Armacost in sign language

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