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

Ramos Hernández, 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 Ramos Hernández surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ramos Hernández in America

Ramos Hernández is the 59470th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ramos Hernández surname appeared 340 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 Ramos Hernández.

The history of the last name Ramos Hernández

The surname "RAMOSHERNANDEZ" is a double-barreled Spanish surname that originates from the Iberian Peninsula, particularly Spain. It is a combination of two surnames, "Ramos" and "Hernandez," which have distinct origins and meanings.

The surname "Ramos" is derived from the Spanish word "ramo," which means "branch." It likely originated as a descriptive surname, referring to someone who lived near a prominent tree branch or worked with branches, such as a woodcutter or a forester. Alternatively, it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent branch or fork in a road or river.

On the other hand, the surname "Hernandez" is a patronymic name, meaning it was derived from the given name of the father or an ancestor. It originated from the Spanish personal name "Hernando," which is a variant of the Germanic name "Ferdinand." The name "Ferdinand" comes from the elements "fridu" (peace) and "nanth" (daring, brave).

The earliest recorded instances of these surnames can be traced back to the 12th and 13th centuries in Spain. One notable example is Ruy Ramos, a 13th-century Spanish nobleman and military leader who fought in the Reconquista against the Moors. Another historical figure is Juan Hernandez, a 15th-century Spanish navigator and explorer who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493.

In the 16th century, the double-barreled surname "RAMOSHERNANDEZ" likely emerged when individuals from the two families intermarried, combining their surnames to create a new, unique surname. This practice was common among the Spanish nobility and upper classes as a way to preserve family lineages and inheritance.

Prominent individuals with the surname "RAMOSHERNANDEZ" include:

1. Juan Ramos Hernandez (1505-1568), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico under Hernán Cortés.
2. María Ramos Hernandez (1790-1865), a Spanish painter known for her portraits and religious works.
3. Pedro Ramos Hernandez (1825-1901), a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Spanish Parliament.
4. Juana Ramos Hernandez (1860-1932), a Spanish writer and feminist activist who advocated for women's rights and education.
5. Miguel Ramos Hernandez (1905-1985), a Mexican artist and muralist known for his depictions of rural life and indigenous culture.

While the surname "RAMOSHERNANDEZ" is primarily associated with Spain and its former colonies, such as Mexico and parts of Latin America, it has spread globally due to migration and intermarriage with other cultures over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ramos Hernández

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

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 Ramos Hernández 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.

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

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