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

Gremo, 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 Gremo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gremo in America

Gremo is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gremo surname appeared 118 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 Gremo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gremo 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 Gremo

The surname Gremo has its origins in the Venetian region of northeastern Italy, emerging sometime around the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "gremium," meaning "lap" or "bosom," possibly indicating a connection to a prominent local family or individual associated with the care and nurturing of children or the protection of the community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a 13th-century manuscript from the city of Verona, where a certain Guglielmo Gremo is mentioned as a merchant and landowner. This suggests that the family had already established itself as part of the prosperous urban elite during that period.

In the 14th century, records from the Venetian Republic indicate the presence of a noble family bearing the name Gremo, originally from the town of Mestre. This branch of the family is said to have played a significant role in the political and economic affairs of the region, with several members holding influential positions within the Republic's government and mercantile circles.

The Gremo name also appears in connection with the island of Murano, famous for its glassmaking tradition. A notable figure, Marco Gremo (1480-1554), was a renowned Venetian glassmaker and inventor, credited with developing innovative techniques in glass production that contributed to the island's reputation as a center of artistic and technical excellence.

During the Renaissance, the Gremo family expanded its influence, with members residing in various cities across northern Italy. One such individual was Girolamo Gremo (1516-1588), a scholar and humanist from Vicenza, who gained recognition for his literary works and contributions to the intellectual discourse of the time.

In the 18th century, the Gremo surname gained further prominence with the birth of Cesare Gremo (1718-1792), a renowned architect and urban planner from Venice. His designs left a lasting impact on the city's architectural landscape, and he is particularly celebrated for his work on the Chiesa di San Simeone Piccolo, a magnificent church that showcases the fusion of Baroque and Neoclassical styles.

Throughout the centuries, the Gremo name has been associated with various professions, including merchants, artists, scholars, and professionals, reflecting the family's diverse interests and contributions to the cultural and economic fabric of the Venetian region and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gremo

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

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

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