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

Eramo, 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 Eramo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eramo in America

Eramo is the 52482nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eramo surname appeared 395 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 Eramo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eramo 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 Eramo

The surname Eramo is of Italian origin, stemming from the southern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas surrounding Naples and Salerno. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eramo can be traced back to a document from the year 1279, which mentions a landowner named Nicolo Eramo residing in the town of Vietri sul Mare, near Salerno. This document provides evidence of the name's existence and roots in the region at that time.

The name Eramo is thought to be derived from the Latin word "eramus," which means "we were" or "we existed." It is believed to have been initially used as a descriptive surname, likely referring to an ancestor or family who had established a long-standing presence in a particular area.

In the 14th century, records from the city of Naples mention a merchant named Giovanni Eramo, who was involved in trade with other Mediterranean nations. This suggests that the name had spread beyond its initial origins and was becoming more widespread within the region.

During the Renaissance period, the name Eramo gained further recognition with the birth of the Italian philosopher and scholar, Sebastiano Eramo (1515-1584). He was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of Naples and authored several works on philosophy and theology.

Another notable individual bearing the surname Eramo was Girolamo Eramo (1670-1732), a renowned painter from the city of Salerno. His works, which often depicted religious scenes and portraiture, can still be found in various churches and museums throughout southern Italy.

In the 19th century, the name Eramo gained international recognition with the birth of the Italian-American tenor, Enrico Eramo (1848-1924). He achieved great success on the operatic stages of Europe and America, performing leading roles in operas by composers such as Verdi and Puccini.

Throughout its history, the surname Eramo has maintained a strong presence in the regions of southern Italy, particularly in the provinces of Naples, Salerno, and Avellino. While the name has spread to other parts of Italy and abroad, its roots remain firmly tied to its origins in the southern Italian peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eramo

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

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 Eramo 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 Eramo 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 Eramo was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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