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

Ramblas, 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 Ramblas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ramblas in America

Ramblas is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ramblas surname appeared 106 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 Ramblas.

The history of the last name Ramblas

The surname Ramblas originated in Spain, likely in the 14th or 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Catalan word "rambla," which refers to a dry riverbed or ravine. The name may have originated as a reference to someone who lived near or owned property along a rambla.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ramblas can be found in the municipal records of Barcelona, dated around 1450. These records mention a family by the name of "Ramblas" residing in the city's El Raval neighborhood, near the famous La Rambla street.

In the 16th century, there are records of a notable figure named Juan Ramblas, who was a merchant and trader based in Valencia. He was known for his successful trade ventures with the Ottoman Empire and the Mediterranean region.

During the Spanish Golden Age in the 17th century, a playwright and poet named Francisco Ramblas gained recognition for his works, which often depicted the lives of common people in Madrid and other Spanish cities.

In the 18th century, a military officer named Alejandro Ramblas served in the Spanish Army during the War of the Spanish Succession. He was known for his bravery and leadership in several battles against the French forces.

The 19th century saw the rise of a prominent Spanish politician and diplomat named Mariano Ramblas. He served as Spain's ambassador to several countries, including France and Great Britain, and played a crucial role in negotiating important treaties and agreements.

Other notable individuals with the surname Ramblas include the 20th-century artist and sculptor Isabel Ramblas, whose works were widely exhibited in Spain and across Europe, and the contemporary writer and journalist Miguel Ramblas, whose reporting on social and political issues in Spain has garnered significant attention.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ramblas

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

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 Ramblas 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.

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

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