Armor

Armor Meaning & Origin

About Armor
The surname Armor is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "armure," meaning armor or protective covering. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or wore armor, or possibly as a nickname for someone who had a strong or protective nature. The surname Armor signifies a connection to the trade of armor-making or a characteristic of strength and protection.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Armor: 878
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,452
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Armor 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 Armor is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARMR
🗽 NYSIIS
ANA
🔊 Soundex
A6506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 R M ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑrmər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A656

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Armor in Braille

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

The name Armor in braille

How to sign the name Armor using Sign Language

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

The name Armor in sign language

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