Ramis
A surname derived from the Arabic word "rāmī," meaning shooter or archer.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 308 Americans carry the last name Ramis. That puts it at #73,005 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,112,839 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ramis surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
308
1 in 1,112,839
Census rank
#73,005
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
266
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 266 bearers of the surname Ramis in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 73005th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ramis, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 48.5%. The next largest groups are White (32.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (9.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ramis
Among Census respondents with the surname Ramis, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 48.5%. The next largest groups are White (32.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (9.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Ramis bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Ramis surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino48.5%
- White32.7%
- Asian and Pacific Islander9.4%
- Black or African American6.4%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Ramis surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,005 | #73,005 | 0.0% |
| Count | 266 | 266 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Ramis bearers went from 266 to 266 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #73,005 to #73,005.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Ramis
FAQ
Ramis surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Ramis?
The surname Ramis holds position #73,005 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 308 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Ramis surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ramis, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 48.5%. The next largest groups are White (32.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (9.4%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.