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

Rame, 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 Rame surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rame in America

Rame is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rame surname appeared 112 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 Rame.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rame 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 Rame

The surname RAME originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from the Old English word "ram," which referred to a male sheep or ram. It is believed to have initially been an occupational surname for someone who raised or tended to rams, a common practice in rural areas where wool production was an important industry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the RAME surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Ramus" in several counties, suggesting its widespread use at the time.

In the 13th century, records show the surname in various spellings, such as "Ramme," "Rammys," and "Rammys." These variations reflect the phonetic transcription of the name during that era.

The RAME surname is also linked to several place names in England, such as Ramshope in Northumberland and Ramridge in Essex. These locations likely derived their names from individuals bearing the RAME surname who lived or owned land there.

Notable individuals with the RAME surname throughout history include:

1. John Rame (c. 1500-1560), an English Protestant reformer and author during the reign of Queen Mary I.
2. Samuel Rame (1610-1679), a English merchant and politician who served as an alderman in the City of London.
3. William Rame (1735-1819), a British naval officer who participated in the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars.
4. Elizabeth Rame (1792-1872), a British writer and activist who advocated for women's rights and education.
5. Thomas Rame (1856-1934), a Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded the Rame Lumber Company in Ontario.

While the RAME surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and New Zealand, through immigration and migration patterns over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rame

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

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

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