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

Ramich, 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 Ramich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ramich in America

Ramich is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ramich surname appeared 149 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 Ramich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ramich 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 Ramich

The surname RAMICH is believed to have its origins in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, particularly in areas that are now part of modern-day Poland and Ukraine. The name is thought to have emerged during the Middle Ages, sometime between the 12th and 15th centuries.

One theory suggests that RAMICH is derived from the Slavic word "ramic," which means "shoulder" or "arm." This could indicate that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive nickname for someone with a distinguishing physical characteristic or occupation related to their arms or shoulders.

Another possibility is that RAMICH is a locational surname, referring to a specific place or region where the earliest bearers of the name lived or originated from. Historical records from the region have revealed several variations of the name, such as Ramicz, Ramitsch, and Ramitch, which could be indicative of the name's evolution over time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the RAMICH surname can be found in the "Księga Ziemi Sandomierskiej" (Book of the Sandomierz Land), a Polish cadastral register from the 15th century. In this document, a certain Jan Ramich is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Staszów, located in present-day southeastern Poland.

Another notable bearer of the RAMICH surname was Mikołaj Ramich, a Polish nobleman and military commander who lived in the 16th century. He played a significant role in the Polish-Muscovite War of 1609-1618, leading troops against the Russian forces.

In the 18th century, a Ukrainian Cossack leader named Ivan Ramich gained prominence for his participation in the Kolomak Uprising against Polish rule. His actions and leadership during this rebellion earned him a place in the annals of Ukrainian history.

Moving forward to the 19th century, a Russian writer and journalist named Sergey Ramich was known for his works on literature and social issues. He was born in 1828 and lived until 1901, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.

Lastly, a notable figure in the field of mathematics was Alois Ramich, an Austrian mathematician and educator who lived from 1855 to 1923. He made significant contributions to the study of algebraic equations and authored several influential textbooks on the subject.

While the RAMICH surname may not be as widely recognized as some other surnames, its rich history and varied origins across Eastern Europe and beyond have made it a part of the cultural tapestry of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ramich

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

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

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