Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
ARMITAGE
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
Related and similar surnames
AarmitageAirmitage
Armaitage
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Armetag
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Armetege
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Armatige
Armetadge
Armatte
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.