About Armbrister
The surname Armbrister is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Armbruster," meaning "crossbowman" or "maker of crossbows." It is derived from the Middle High German word "armbrust," which refers to a type of weapon used in medieval times. The name likely originated as a nickname or occupational name for someone who was skilled in using or making crossbows. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved to Armbrister.
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The surname Armbrister is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Armbrister based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Armbrister is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Armbrister in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Armbrister using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.