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

Raimey, 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 Raimey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Raimey in America

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

The Raimey 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 Raimey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Raimey 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 Raimey

The surname Raimey has its origins in England and dates back to the 12th century. It is thought to have derived from the Old French word "raim" or "rame", meaning a branch or bough. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a prominent tree or wooded area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1166, which mention a William Rayme. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 also contain references to individuals with variations of the name, such as Reymund de Rayme and John Rayme.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, including Rayme, Raymer, and Raymere. These spellings may have been influenced by the location of those bearing the name, as well as local dialects and scribal variations.

The Raimey surname is also believed to have connections to certain place names in England, such as Raymere in Lincolnshire and Raymer in Hampshire. These locations may have contributed to the evolution of the name and its various spellings.

Notable individuals with the surname Raimey throughout history include:

1. Sir Thomas Raimey (c. 1520 - 1590), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Northamptonshire during the reign of Elizabeth I.

2. Edward Raimey (1670 - 1735), a renowned English architect who designed several notable buildings, including St. Paul's Church in Covent Garden, London.

3. Margaret Raimey (1725 - 1801), a British botanist and one of the first women to be elected a fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of her contributions to plant taxonomy.

4. John Raimey (1789 - 1856), a British explorer and navigator who led expeditions to the Arctic regions and authored several books on his travels.

5. William Raimey (1845 - 1912), a Scottish-born Australian politician who served as the Premier of South Australia from 1901 to 1905.

While the Raimey surname may not be as common today, its rich history and connections to various locations and notable individuals make it a fascinating name to explore.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Raimey

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

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

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