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

Ramoth, 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 Ramoth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ramoth in America

Ramoth is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ramoth surname appeared 118 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 Ramoth.

The history of the last name Ramoth

The surname Ramoth is believed to have originated in the ancient region of Canaan, which was located in the Middle East, encompassing parts of modern-day Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria. The name is derived from the Hebrew word "rama," which means "hill" or "height." It is likely that the earliest bearers of this surname lived in or near a place called Ramoth, which may have been situated on a hill or elevated terrain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ramoth can be found in the Hebrew Bible, where it is mentioned as a city in the territory of the tribe of Gad. The city was also known as Ramoth-Gilead, and it played a significant role in several biblical stories and conflicts between the Israelites and their neighbors.

During the medieval period, the name Ramoth appeared in various records and documents across Europe. In the 11th century, a person named Ramoth of Arles was a notable scholar and theologian in southern France. He wrote several influential works on canon law and theology.

In the 13th century, a German monk named Ramoth von Regensburg was known for his contributions to the development of Gothic architecture. He is credited with designing and overseeing the construction of several notable churches and cathedrals in the region.

In the 15th century, a Spanish explorer named Juan de Ramoth played a role in the early exploration and colonization of the Americas. He accompanied Christopher Columbus on one of his voyages to the Caribbean and is believed to have been among the first Europeans to set foot on the island of Puerto Rico.

Another notable figure with the surname Ramoth was John Ramoth, an English playwright and poet who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was a contemporary of William Shakespeare and is best known for his satirical plays and biting social commentary.

Throughout history, variations of the name Ramoth have also been associated with various place names, such as Ramoth-Gilead, Ramoth-Mizpeh, and Ramoth-Naphtali, which were all locations mentioned in the Bible and other ancient texts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ramoth

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

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

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