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

Ramelb, 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 Ramelb surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ramelb in America

Ramelb is the 57372nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ramelb surname appeared 355 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 Ramelb.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ramelb 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 Ramelb

The surname RAMELB is believed to have originated in the region of Saxony in present-day eastern Germany during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old German word "ramal," which means "raven," and the suffix "-b," which was a common ending used to denote a place of origin or association. Linguists suggest that the name may have been initially used to identify someone who lived near a place inhabited by ravens or perhaps someone who had a raven-like appearance or demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the RAMELB surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from the Saxon region, dated around the 11th century. The name is mentioned in connection with a landowner named Reinhold Ramelb, who resided in the village of Ramelinburg.

During the 13th century, a prominent figure named Dietrich Ramelb is documented as having served as a knight in the court of the Margrave of Brandenburg. His name is inscribed on a memorial plaque in the Church of St. Nicholas in Berlin, which dates back to 1280.

In the 15th century, a scholar and philosopher named Johannes Ramelb (1420-1488) gained recognition for his works on logic and metaphysics. He taught at the University of Leipzig and was considered a leading intellectual figure of his time.

Another notable bearer of the RAMELB surname was Hildegard Ramelb (1512-1578), a renowned herbalist and midwife who practiced in the town of Meissen. Her knowledge of medicinal plants and expertise in childbirth were highly sought after throughout the region.

In the 17th century, a merchant named Christoph Ramelb (1635-1701) established a successful trading company in the city of Leipzig, dealing in various goods from across Europe. His business ventures contributed greatly to the economic prosperity of the city during that era.

As the centuries passed, the RAMELB surname spread beyond the borders of Saxony and into other parts of Germany, as well as neighboring countries. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in the eastern regions of present-day Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ramelb

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

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

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