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

Ramage, 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 Ramage surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ramage in America

Ramage is the 8494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ramage surname appeared 3,878 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Ramage.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ramage 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 Ramage

The surname Ramage is believed to have originated in Scotland, likely emerging during the 12th or 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "ramage," which referred to the branches or foliage of a tree. This connection suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname for someone who lived near a notable tree or wooded area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which document Scottish nobles who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. The name appears as "Ramage" in these records, indicating its established usage by the late 13th century.

In the 15th century, the name Ramage was associated with the lands of Banff in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. A notable figure from this era was George Ramage, who was appointed as the keeper of the Royal Park of Huntly in 1456.

Throughout the centuries, the name Ramage has been spelled in various ways, including Ramadge, Ramadge, and Rammage. Some of these variations likely stemmed from regional dialects or differences in pronunciation.

The Ramage family has produced several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was John Ramage (1633-1695), a Scottish mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.

Another prominent individual was Sir Adam Ramage (1672-1753), a Scottish merchant and Lord Provost of Edinburgh. He played a crucial role in the city's economic development and was instrumental in establishing the Royal Bank of Scotland.

In the literary realm, Allan Ramage (1776-1826) was a Scottish poet and songwriter, known for his works celebrating Scottish culture and traditions.

Moving to more recent times, Sir Bertram Ramage (1887-1963) was a British naval officer who served as the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Navy's Mediterranean Fleet during World War II.

Another notable figure was David Ramage (1856-1920), a Scottish-born Australian politician and businessman who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia.

While the surname Ramage has its roots in Scotland, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including England, Ireland, and beyond, as a result of migration and historical events.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ramage

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

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

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