| ![Show Contents]() Armijo History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Spain The distinguished surname Armijo has its roots in Spain and is of occupational origin. The surname Armijo is derived from the Spanish adjective "armigero," which means "one who bears arms." Therefore, the initial bearer of the surname Armijo may have been someone who worked in an armory, or who was a sentinel or a soldier. Early Origins of the Armijo familyThe surname Armijo was first found in the region of Cantabria near the cities of Laredo and Santander. Early History of the Armijo familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Armijo research. Another 66 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1662 and 1731 are included under the topic Early Armijo History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Armijo Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Armija, Armijos, Armigo and others. Early Notables of the Armijo familyProminent among bearers of the Armijo family name at this time was - Don Ignacio de Armijo y Vilches, who was made a member of the Order of Santiago in 1662, as well as Don Antonio Armijo, who was made a member of the Order of San Juan de Jerusalén in 1731
Armijo RankingIn the United States, the name Armijo is the 3,745th most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1
 Armijo migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Armijo Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Eloisa Armijo, aged 45, who arrived in America, in 1906
- Ernesto Armijo, aged 40, who arrived in America, in 1919
- Carlo Armijo, aged 24, who arrived in America from San Felipe, Chile, in 1920
- Oscar Armijo, aged 21, who arrived in America, in 1920
- John Armijo, aged 42, who arrived in America, in 1923
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Armijo (post 1700) | + |
- Louis E. Armijo, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from New Mexico, 1932, 1940, 1944 2
- Jose E. Armijo, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from New Mexico, 1952, 1960, 1972 2
- Alex J. Armijo, American Democratic Party politician, New Mexico public land commissioner, 1972 2
- Alan B. Armijo, American politician, Candidate for Mayor of Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2001 2
- Maria Christina Armijo (b. 1951), American district judge for the United States District Court
- Rene Armijo Jr. (b. 1983), American professional boxer
- Manuel Armijo (1793-1853), American soldier and statesman who served three times as governor of New Mexico
- Jose Enrique Armijo (b. 1901), American lawyer
- Antonio Armijo, Spanish Mexican explorer and merchant
- Roberto Armijo (b. 1937), writer and poet from El Salvador
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Armijo migration to the United States 
