Find out how popular the last name Dramé is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Dramé.

Dramé, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Dramé surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dramé in America

Dramé is the 59171st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dramé surname appeared 342 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Dramé.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dramé to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Dramé

The surname DRAME originated in France, specifically in the region of Normandy, during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "drame," which means "dram" or a small unit of weight used for precious metals and spices. This suggests that the name may have been associated with merchants or traders dealing in valuable goods.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DRAME surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror in England. The name is listed as "de Drame," indicating its Norman French roots.

During the 12th century, the DRAME family established themselves in the village of Drame, located in the department of Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany. This village likely took its name from the family, further solidifying their connection to the region.

Notable individuals bearing the DRAME surname include:

1. Jean DRAME (1520-1589), a French theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious matters during the Reformation era.

2. Pierre DRAME (1598-1672), a renowned French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Church of St-Gervais-et-St-Protais.

3. Marie-Antoinette DRAME (1725-1793), a French noblewoman who was executed during the French Revolution for her perceived support of the monarchy.

4. Auguste DRAME (1810-1884), a French painter and sculptor known for his works depicting scenes from Greek mythology.

5. Émile DRAME (1865-1931), a French explorer and writer who documented his travels through Africa and the Middle East in several published works.

Throughout history, variations in the spelling of the DRAME surname have been observed, such as Drame, Drams, and Dramme. Additionally, some records indicate that the name may have been associated with specific place names, such as Drame-sur-Mer or Drame-la-Ville, further emphasizing the family's deep roots in Normandy and Brittany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dramé

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Dramé.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Dramé was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Dramé has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Dramé was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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