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

Rami, 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 Rami surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rami in America

Rami is the 37442nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rami surname appeared 595 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 Rami.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rami 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 Rami

The surname RAMI has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have first emerged in the Middle East during the 7th century AD. The name likely derived from the Arabic word "Ramiy," which means "archer" or "marksman." It's possible that the name was initially given to individuals skilled in archery or employed as archers in military or hunting contexts.

The earliest recorded instances of the RAMI surname can be traced back to medieval manuscripts and records from the region now encompassing modern-day Syria, Iraq, and Iran. One notable mention is found in a 10th-century chronicle documenting the exploits of a warrior named Rami al-Hakim, who served in the armies of the Abbasid Caliphate.

During the expansion of the Islamic empires, the RAMI surname spread across the Middle East and North Africa. It's believed that some individuals bearing this name may have been among the Arab settlers who established communities in regions like Andalusia (modern-day Spain and Portugal) during the 8th and 9th centuries.

In the 12th century, the RAMI surname appeared in the records of the Kingdom of Sicily, where a notable figure named Rami ibn Rashid served as a diplomat and scholar at the court of King Roger II. This suggests that individuals with the RAMI surname may have traveled or migrated to various parts of the Mediterranean region during the medieval period.

One of the earliest known bearers of the RAMI surname was the renowned Arab mathematician and astronomer, Muḥammad ibn Mūsā al-Khwārizmī (born around 780 AD), whose name is sometimes transcribed as al-Rami. He made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and algorithms, and his works were widely studied in Europe during the Renaissance.

Another notable figure was the 13th-century Egyptian scholar and traveler, Shams al-Din al-Rami, who authored several works on geography and explored regions of North Africa and the Middle East. His writings provided valuable insights into the cultures and landscapes of the areas he visited.

In the 15th century, the RAMI surname appeared in records from the Ottoman Empire, where a prominent figure named Rami Bey served as a military commander and governor in various provinces of the empire.

Throughout history, the RAMI surname has been associated with individuals from various professions, including scholars, artists, merchants, and military leaders. While the name has its roots in the Middle East, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rami

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

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

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