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

Rambone, 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 Rambone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rambone in America

Rambone is the 93513th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rambone surname appeared 196 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 Rambone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rambone 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 Rambone

The surname Rambone has its origins in the northern regions of Italy, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "ramus," meaning "branch" or "limb," combined with the Italian word "osso," meaning "bone." This unusual combination could suggest that the name was initially associated with a person who worked with branches or lived near a wooded area.

The earliest recorded mention of the name Rambone can be found in a manuscript from the town of Treviso, dated 1187. In this document, a certain Guido Rambone is listed as a landowner and participant in a local dispute. This suggests that the Rambone family had already established itself in the region by that time.

Another notable historical figure bearing this surname was Giovanni Rambone, a renowned painter from the city of Verona who lived from 1458 to 1530. His works can still be admired in various churches and museums throughout northern Italy, showcasing his mastery of the Renaissance style.

In the 16th century, the Rambone family appeared to have spread to other parts of Italy, as evidenced by records from the city of Bologna. Here, a merchant named Pietro Rambone is mentioned in a trade document from 1587, indicating that some members of the family had ventured into commercial activities.

By the 17th century, the Rambone name had also made its way to the island of Sicily. A military officer named Vincenzo Rambone is recorded as having participated in the defense of the city of Messina during the Spanish-Dutch War in 1676.

As the centuries passed, the Rambone surname continued to be found across various regions of Italy, with some variations in spelling, such as Rambon or Ramboni. However, the core meaning and origins of the name remained rooted in its historical beginnings, representing a fascinating blend of natural imagery and Italian linguistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rambone

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

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

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