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There are approximately 13,801 people named Armitage in the UK. That makes it the 736th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 218 are named Armitage.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English
Location or Geographical Feature

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The Armitage surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

(origin: Local) The same as Hermitage, the cell or habitation of a hermit, formerly a wilderness or solitary place; a convent of hermits or minor friars.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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