2000
#79,958
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 221
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.08
Very Rare Last name
Ramponi
An occupational surname derived from Italian rampa, meaning "tongs" or "grappling hook".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 227 Americans carry the last name Ramponi. That puts it at #98,131 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,509,931 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ramponi 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
227
1 in 1,509,931
Census rank
#98,131
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
198
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 198 bearers of the surname Ramponi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 98131st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ramponi, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.1%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ramponi
The surname Ramponi originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Lombardy, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "rampone," which means "hook" or "grappling iron," suggesting that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for someone who worked with hooks or grappling irons.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ramponi surname can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Laudense," a collection of historical documents from the city of Lodi, dating back to the 13th century. This suggests that the name was already in use in the region during that time.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Guglielmo Ramponi (born around 1320) was a prominent jurist and statesman from Piacenza. He served as a counselor to the Visconti family, rulers of Milan, and played a crucial role in the political affairs of the region.
During the Renaissance period, the Ramponi family gained prominence in the city of Bologna. One of the most renowned members was Girolamo Ramponi (1457-1526), a humanist scholar and professor of rhetoric at the University of Bologna. He was also a prolific writer and contributed to the development of literary criticism.
In the 17th century, the name Ramponi appeared in the records of the Republic of Venice. Giovanni Battista Ramponi (1600-1672) was a Venetian diplomat and ambassador who represented the republic in various European courts, including those of France and Spain.
Another notable figure was Antonio Ramponi (1787-1853), an Italian architect and engineer from Brescia. He was renowned for his architectural designs and contributions to the construction of several important buildings in the city.
Throughout history, the Ramponi surname has been associated with various localities in Italy, such as Ramponi di Casale Monferrato, a small town in the province of Alessandria, and Ramponi di Piacenza, reflecting the family's roots in different regions of the country.
Overall, the surname Ramponi has a rich history deeply rooted in Italian culture, with notable figures spanning various fields, including law, politics, academia, diplomacy, and architecture, contributing to the legacy and significance of this surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ramponi
Among Census respondents with the surname Ramponi, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.1%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Ramponi 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 Ramponi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.4% · 169
- Hispanic or Latino10.1% · 20
- Two or more races2.0% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.5% · 3
- Black or African American1.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ramponi
Ramponi 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
#87,663
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 212
-9 bearers (-4.1%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 7,705 places
2020
#98,131
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 198
-14 bearers (-6.6%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 10,468 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #79,958 | 221 | 0.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #87,663 | 212 | 0.07 | -9 bearers (-4.1%) | Down 7,705 places |
| 2020 | #98,131 | 198 | 0.07 | -14 bearers (-6.6%) | Down 10,468 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 Ramponi 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 | #87,663 | #98,131 | -11.9% |
| Count | 212 | 198 | -6.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.07 | -5.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ramponi bearers went from 212 to 198 (-6.6% change). The surname moved down 10,468 positions in the national ranking, going from #87,663 to #98,131.
FAQ
Ramponi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ramponi?
Name Census estimates that about 227 living Americans carry the surname Ramponi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,509,931 residents.
How common is Ramponi?
Ramponi ranks #98,131 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 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 198 people with the surname Ramponi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (227), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 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 Ramponi.
Has Ramponi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ramponi went from 212 recorded bearers to 198. That is a decrease of 14 (-6.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #87,663 to #98,131.
What does the Census say about the background of Ramponi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ramponi, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.1%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Ramponi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.4% (169 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ramponi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.4%), Hispanic (10.1%), Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Ramponi (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 Ramponi mean?
An occupational surname derived from Italian rampa, meaning "tongs" or "grappling hook". 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 Ramponi (0.07 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 Americans have the surname Ramponi?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.