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

Rahme, 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 Rahme surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rahme in America

Rahme is the 82044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rahme surname appeared 230 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 Rahme.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rahme 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 Rahme

The surname RAHME originates from the Arabic-speaking regions of the Middle East, particularly Lebanon and Syria. It can be traced back to the 7th century AD, when the Arab conquests brought Arabic names and language to the region.

The name RAHME is derived from the Arabic word "rahma," which means "mercy" or "compassion." It is believed to have been initially given as a descriptive name or nickname to individuals who exhibited qualities of kindness and generosity.

Early records of the RAHME name can be found in medieval Arabic manuscripts and chronicles, particularly those documenting the lives of prominent scholars, poets, and religious figures from the region. One notable example is Abul Hassan Ali ibn Rahma al-Rahmi, a renowned 10th-century poet and writer from Damascus.

During the Crusades, the RAHME name appeared in various European records and documents, as many individuals from the Middle East interacted with or were encountered by crusaders and travelers from the West. In the 13th century, a certain Rahme ibn Khalil was mentioned as a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Tripoli, Lebanon.

Throughout the centuries, the RAHME name has been associated with several notable figures, including:

1. Amin Rahme (1888-1968), a Lebanese poet and writer known for his contributions to Arabic literature.
2. Maroun Rahme (1912-1998), a Lebanese Maronite Catholic priest and scholar who served as the Rector of the Université Saint-Esprit de Kaslik.
3. Issam Rahme (born 1941), a Syrian-born Lebanese poet and writer, known for his works exploring themes of exile and identity.
4. Samer Rahme (born 1972), a Lebanese-American academic and researcher in the field of microbiology and infectious diseases.
5. Ziad Rahme (born 1965), a Lebanese-born architect and urban planner, known for his work on sustainable urban development projects.

Over time, variations in spelling and pronunciation of the RAHME name have emerged, influenced by regional dialects and languages. Some alternative spellings include Rahmi, Rahmeh, and Rahmeh.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rahme

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

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

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