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

Ramire, 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 Ramire surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ramire in America

Ramire is the 98982nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ramire surname appeared 183 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 Ramire.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ramire 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 Ramire

The surname Ramire has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have emerged from the Spanish given name Ramiro, which itself is derived from the Germanic name Raginmirus. This name was composed of the elements "ragin" meaning "counsel" and "mērs" meaning "famous".

In its earliest form, the name was often spelled as Ramiro or Ramirez. It first appeared in historical records during the 9th century, when the Visigothic King Ramiro I ruled over the Kingdom of Asturias. This monarch, who reigned from 842 to 850 AD, is considered one of the earliest notable figures to bear the name.

As the name spread across the Iberian Peninsula, it developed various regional spellings and variations. In areas like Catalonia, it was often rendered as Ramir or Ramire. These forms are thought to have arisen from the influence of the local Catalan language.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Ramire surname was Pedro Ramire, a nobleman and military commander who lived in the 11th century. He played a significant role in the conquest of the city of Valencia during the Reconquista, the campaign to reclaim territory from the Moors.

During the 14th century, the name gained prominence through the exploits of Juan Ramire de Arellano, a skilled diplomat and statesman who served as the ambassador of the Crown of Castile to the Holy Roman Empire. His diplomatic efforts were instrumental in forging alliances and resolving conflicts between the two powers.

In the 15th century, the surname was borne by Pedro Ramire de Guzmán, a renowned poet and scholar from Seville. His works, which explored themes of love and chivalry, were highly influential in shaping the literary traditions of the Renaissance period in Spain.

Another notable figure with the Ramire surname was Diego Ramire de Haro, a military commander who lived during the 16th century. He played a pivotal role in the Spanish conquest of the Americas, leading expeditions and establishing settlements in present-day Colombia and Venezuela.

The surname Ramire has a rich and diverse history, spanning centuries and regions within Spain. Its evolution and prominence reflect the cultural and historical significance of its bearers, who contributed to various fields, including literature, diplomacy, and military endeavors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ramire

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

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

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