Find out how popular the last name Ramos Martínez 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 Martínez.

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

Popularity of Ramos Martínez in America

Ramos Martínez is the 54864th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ramos Martínez surname appeared 375 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 Martínez.

The history of the last name Ramos Martínez

The surname RAMOSMARTINEZ is a compound surname originating from Spain in the late 15th century. It combines the Spanish surnames Ramos and Martinez, both of which have distinct origins and histories.

Ramos is derived from the Spanish word 'ramo', meaning 'branch' or 'bough', likely referring to a person who lived near a prominent tree or worked with branches in some capacity. The earliest recorded instances of the surname Ramos can be traced back to the late 12th century in various regions of Spain.

Martinez, on the other hand, is a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Martin'. Martin was a common given name in medieval Spain, derived from the Roman name Martinus, which was itself derived from the name of the Roman god Mars. The surname Martinez first appeared in written records in the 11th century.

While the compound surname RAMOSMARTINEZ is relatively uncommon, it is believed to have originated in regions where both Ramos and Martinez were prevalent, such as Andalusia or Castile. One of the earliest known bearers of this surname was Juan Ramos Martinez, a Spanish soldier who fought in the conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century.

Another notable figure with this surname was Pedro Ramos Martinez, a 17th-century Spanish priest and historian who authored several works on the history of Spain and the Catholic Church. Born in Seville in 1612, he served as a parish priest in various parts of Andalusia before dedicating his later years to writing.

In the 19th century, José Ramos Martinez was a prominent Spanish writer and journalist who fought for liberal causes during the reign of Queen Isabella II. He published several influential works on politics and social issues, and was briefly exiled for his criticisms of the monarchy.

María Ramos Martinez, born in 1892 in Barcelona, was a pioneering Spanish educator who advocated for improved access to education for women and children from underprivileged backgrounds. She founded several schools and educational organizations throughout her career.

Finally, Miguel Ramos Martinez, a Spanish painter born in 1911 in Granada, was known for his vibrant depictions of Andalusian landscapes and cityscapes. His works were widely exhibited throughout Spain and Europe during his lifetime, and he is considered a significant figure in the Andalusian art movement of the 20th century.

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

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

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

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