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

Ramis, 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 Ramis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ramis in America

Ramis is the 73005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ramis surname appeared 266 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 Ramis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ramis 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 Ramis

The surname RAMIS is believed to have originated in Spain, where it is thought to be derived from the Latin word "ramus," meaning "branch" or "twig." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a prominent branch or tree.

RAMIS is a relatively uncommon surname, but it can be traced back to several regions of Spain, including Catalonia, Valencia, and Aragon. In medieval times, it was sometimes spelled as "Rames" or "Ramez," reflecting the fluid nature of surname spellings during that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the RAMIS name appears in a 14th-century document from the city of Barcelona. This document mentions a certain "Pere Ramis," who was a merchant and landowner in the area.

In the 15th century, there are records of a family named RAMIS residing in the town of Alcoy, located in the Valencian Community. This family was involved in the local textile industry and held a respected position within the community.

One notable bearer of the RAMIS surname was Juan Ramis, a Majorcan mathematician and philosopher who lived from 1746 to 1819. He made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and logic, and his works were widely studied throughout Europe.

Another prominent figure was José Ramis y Ramis, a Spanish military officer and politician who lived from 1776 to 1848. He served as a general during the Peninsular War against the French and later held various political offices, including that of Minister of War.

In the realm of art, the name RAMIS is associated with Enrique Ramis, a Spanish painter born in 1889 in Valencia. He was known for his landscapes and still-life paintings, which often depicted scenes from his native region.

Moving into the 20th century, we find Juan Ramis de Ayreflor, a Spanish writer and journalist who was born in 1901 in Majorca. He was a prolific author, publishing numerous novels, short stories, and essays throughout his career.

Finally, it is worth mentioning Miguel Ramis, a contemporary Spanish actor and director who was born in 1970 in Palma de Mallorca. He has appeared in several films and television series, both in Spain and internationally.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ramis

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

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

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