2000
#55,732
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 344
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.13
Rare Last name
Ramirezlopez
A double-barreled Spanish surname combining the paternal "Ramirez" with the maternal "Lopez".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,156 Americans carry the last name Ramirezlopez. That puts it at #15,069 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.63 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 158,977 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ramirezlopez surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.2K
1 in 158,977
Census rank
#15,069
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,880 bearers of the surname Ramirezlopez in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.63 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 15069th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ramirezlopez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.3%. The next largest groups are White (2.3%) and Black (0.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ramirezlopez
The surname RAMIREZLOPEZ is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the Iberian Peninsula in the medieval period. It is a compound name formed by combining the patronymic Ramirez, derived from the given name Ramiro, with the toponymic Lopez, indicating an association with a particular place or region.
The name Ramirez has its origins in the Visigothic name Ramiro, which is believed to be derived from the Germanic elements "ragin" (counsel) and "meri" (famous). This name became popular in medieval Spain, particularly among the nobility and ruling classes. The earliest recorded instance of the name Ramirez can be found in the 10th century, when it appeared in various historical documents and charters from the kingdoms of León and Castile.
The Lopez component of the surname is thought to originate from the Basque word "lope," meaning "wolf." This element was likely used as a descriptive nickname or toponym, referring to someone who lived near a place associated with wolves or a wolf-related feature. The earliest recorded use of Lopez as a surname dates back to the 11th century, appearing in various medieval manuscripts and records from the regions of Navarre and Aragon.
One notable historical figure bearing the name RAMIREZLOPEZ was Pedro Ramírez López, a 14th-century Spanish nobleman and military leader who played a crucial role in the Reconquista, the effort to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors. He served as the Grand Master of the Order of Calatrava, a prestigious military order, and was instrumental in the conquest of several strategic territories.
Another prominent individual with this surname was Juan Ramírez López, a 16th-century Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the expeditions of Hernán Cortés in Mexico. He was among the first Europeans to encounter and document the Aztec civilization, and his accounts provided valuable insights into the indigenous cultures of the region.
In the realm of literature, one cannot overlook the contributions of Gregorio Ramírez López, a 17th-century Spanish playwright and poet. He was renowned for his religious plays and poetry, which reflected the cultural and spiritual values of his time. His works were widely celebrated and performed throughout Spain during the Golden Age of Spanish literature.
Moving forward in time, María Ramírez López (1875-1963) was a notable Spanish educator and feminist activist. She fought tirelessly for the advancement of women's rights and education, establishing several schools and advocating for equal opportunities for women in a patriarchal society.
Lastly, Ramón Ramírez López (1908-1991) was a distinguished Spanish painter and sculptor, renowned for his abstract and surrealist works. His art explored themes of identity, spirituality, and the human condition, and he gained international recognition for his innovative techniques and unique artistic vision.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ramirezlopez
Among Census respondents with the surname Ramirezlopez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.3%. The next largest groups are White (2.3%) and Black (0.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Ramirezlopez bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Ramirezlopez surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino97.3% · 1,829
- White2.3% · 43
- Black or African American0.4% · 7
- Two or more races0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ramirezlopez
Ramirezlopez appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#24,466
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,023
+679 bearers (+197.4%)
Per 100,000 0.35
Rank movement Up 31,266 places
2020
#15,069
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,880
+857 bearers (+83.8%)
Per 100,000 0.63
Rank movement Up 9,397 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #55,732 | 344 | 0.13 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #24,466 | 1,023 | 0.35 | +679 bearers (+197.4%) | Up 31,266 places |
| 2020 | #15,069 | 1,880 | 0.63 | +857 bearers (+83.8%) | Up 9,397 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Ramirezlopez surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,466 | #15,069 | 38.4% |
| Count | 1,023 | 1,880 | 83.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.35 | 0.63 | 79.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ramirezlopez bearers went from 1,023 to 1,880 (+83.8% change). The surname moved up 9,397 positions in the national ranking, going from #24,466 to #15,069.
FAQ
Ramirezlopez surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ramirezlopez?
Name Census estimates that about 2,156 living Americans carry the surname Ramirezlopez. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 158,977 residents.
How common is Ramirezlopez?
Ramirezlopez ranks #15,069 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.63 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,880 people with the surname Ramirezlopez. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,156), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.63 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.63 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Ramirezlopez.
Has Ramirezlopez become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ramirezlopez went from 1,023 recorded bearers to 1,880. That is an increase of 857 (+83.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #24,466 to #15,069.
What does the Census say about the background of Ramirezlopez?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ramirezlopez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.3%. The next largest groups are White (2.3%) and Black (0.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ramirezlopez in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.3% (1,829 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ramirezlopez appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (97.3%), White (2.3%), Black (0.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Ramirezlopez (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Ramirezlopez mean?
A double-barreled Spanish surname combining the paternal "Ramirez" with the maternal "Lopez". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Ramirezlopez (0.63 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Ramirezlopez?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.