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

Raimo, 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 Raimo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Raimo in America

Raimo is the 29279th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Raimo surname appeared 808 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 Raimo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Raimo 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 Raimo

The surname RAIMO is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the southern regions of Italy, particularly in Sicily and Calabria. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin word "ramus," meaning "branch" or "twig," indicating a possible connection to an occupation or location associated with forests or vegetation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name RAIMO can be found in the Sicilian town of Monreale, where a family bearing this surname is mentioned in a document dating back to the 13th century. During this period, the name was often spelled as "Raymo" or "Raimondo," reflecting the influence of local dialects and linguistic variations.

In the 14th century, the RAIMO surname appears in several historical records from the city of Palermo, Sicily. One notable example is a merchant named Giovanni RAIMO, who is documented as having traded in silk and spices with merchants from the Middle East and North Africa.

As the centuries progressed, the RAIMO name spread across various regions of Italy, with notable individuals bearing this surname. In the 16th century, a philosopher and scholar named Pietro RAIMO from Naples gained recognition for his work on Aristotelian philosophy and logic.

During the 17th century, a famous artist named Antonello RAIMO from Calabria achieved recognition for his intricate frescoes and religious paintings adorning several churches in southern Italy. His works can still be admired in the Cathedral of Reggio Calabria.

In the 19th century, a prominent political figure named Giuseppe RAIMO from Sicily played a significant role in the Italian unification movement, advocating for the union of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies with the newly formed Kingdom of Italy.

Another notable bearer of the RAIMO surname was Vincenzo RAIMO, a renowned Italian architect from Naples who designed several iconic buildings in the city during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including the Teatro Mercadante and the Palazzo Giusso.

As the RAIMO family expanded throughout the centuries, they left their mark in various fields, including art, literature, politics, and commerce, contributing to the rich cultural fabric of Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Raimo

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

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

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