2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ramondetta
A combination of the elements 'Ramondo' and 'etta', possibly an Italian or Hispanic surname referring to a place name or nickname.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Ramondetta. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ramondetta 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
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Ramondetta in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ramondetta, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.8%) and Two or More Races (5.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ramondetta
The surname Ramondetta has its origins in Italy, likely emerging in the late medieval period or the Renaissance era. It appears to be derived from the Italian given name Raimondo or Ramondo, which itself has roots in the Germanic name Raginmund, meaning "counsel" and "protector." The suffix "-etta" is a diminutive form commonly used in Italian surnames.
One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the historical records of the city of Genoa, where a family by the name of Ramondetta is mentioned in documents dating back to the 14th century. These records suggest that the Ramondetta family may have been involved in maritime trade, which was a thriving industry in Genoa during that time.
The name Ramondetta also appears in various records from other regions of Italy, including Sicily and Calabria. In the 16th century, a notable figure named Pietro Ramondetta was a prominent jurist and legal scholar from the town of Reggio Calabria. His works on Roman law and jurisprudence were widely respected and influential during the Renaissance period.
In the 17th century, a notable individual with this surname was Vincenzo Ramondetta, a painter from Naples who was known for his religious works and frescoes adorning several churches in the region. His masterpiece is considered to be the altarpiece he created for the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Naples.
Moving into the 18th century, the name Ramondetta is associated with Girolamo Ramondetta, a respected architect and engineer from Palermo, Sicily. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several notable buildings and infrastructure projects in his hometown, including the Palazzo Ramondetta, which still stands today.
Another notable figure with this surname was Giuseppe Ramondetta, a 19th-century writer and poet from Calabria. His poetry, often focused on themes of love and nature, was widely acclaimed during his lifetime and helped to establish him as a prominent figure in the literary circles of southern Italy.
Throughout its history, the surname Ramondetta has been present across various regions of Italy, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in fields such as law, art, architecture, and literature. While the name may have originated from a specific geographic area, it has since spread and become a part of the rich tapestry of Italian surnames.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ramondetta
Among Census respondents with the surname Ramondetta, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.8%) and Two or More Races (5.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Ramondetta 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 Ramondetta surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.3% · 86
- Hispanic or Latino7.8% · 8
- Two or more races5.9% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ramondetta
Ramondetta 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
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+9 bearers (+8.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 67 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-8 bearers (-7.3%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 5,360 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.9%) | Down 67 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -8 bearers (-7.3%) | Down 5,360 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 Ramondetta 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 | #149,395 | #154,755 | -3.6% |
| Count | 110 | 102 | -7.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ramondetta bearers went from 110 to 102 (-7.3% change). The surname moved down 5,360 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #154,755.
FAQ
Ramondetta surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ramondetta?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Ramondetta. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Ramondetta?
Ramondetta ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 102 people with the surname Ramondetta. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Ramondetta.
Has Ramondetta become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ramondetta went from 110 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 8 (-7.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #149,395 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Ramondetta?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ramondetta, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.8%) and Two or More Races (5.9%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ramondetta in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.3% (86 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ramondetta appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.3%), Hispanic (7.8%), Two or More Races (5.9%). 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 Ramondetta (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 Ramondetta mean?
A combination of the elements 'Ramondo' and 'etta', possibly an Italian or Hispanic surname referring to a place name or nickname. 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 Ramondetta (0.03 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 have the last name Ramondetta?
See how many Americans have the surname Ramondetta on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.