2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ramunni
An Indian surname derived from the given name "Ramu", meaning "pleasing" or "beautiful".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Ramunni. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ramunni 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Ramunni in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ramunni, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ramunni
The surname Ramunni has its origins in Italy, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "ramunno," which referred to a type of sheep or ram. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for someone who worked with sheep or rams.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Ramunni can be found in the medieval records of the town of Amalfi, located in the region of Campania. A document from 1187 mentions a certain Guglielmo Ramunni, who was a landowner in the area.
In the 14th century, the Ramunni family gained prominence in the city of Naples. A notable figure from this time was Giovanni Ramunni, a wealthy merchant and banker who lived between 1325 and 1395. He was known for his influential role in the city's financial affairs.
During the Renaissance period, the Ramunni name appeared in various literary and artistic circles. One such individual was Matteo Ramunni, a poet and scholar born in 1460 in the town of Salerno. His works were widely acclaimed and contributed to the cultural renaissance of the time.
Another significant figure was Girolamo Ramunni, a philosopher and theologian who lived from 1510 to 1582. He was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church and authored several treatises on religious topics.
In the 18th century, the Ramunni family had a presence in the Kingdom of Naples, with members holding positions of authority and influence. One notable example was Vincenzo Ramunni, a military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and was born in 1775.
Over the centuries, variations of the name Ramunni emerged, such as Ramunno, Ramundo, and Ramundi, which were likely influenced by regional dialects and linguistic changes. Additionally, some branches of the family may have adopted the name as a result of migration or intermarriage with other Italian families.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ramunni
Among Census respondents with the surname Ramunni, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Ramunni 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 Ramunni surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.5% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino4.8% · 5
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ramunni
Ramunni 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
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+3 bearers (+2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,617 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 361 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.9%) | Down 6,617 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Down 361 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 Ramunni 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 | #152,628 | #152,989 | -0.2% |
| Count | 107 | 105 | -1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ramunni bearers went from 107 to 105 (-1.9% change). The surname moved down 361 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #152,989.
FAQ
Ramunni surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ramunni?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Ramunni. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Ramunni?
Ramunni ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 105 people with the surname Ramunni. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Ramunni.
Has Ramunni become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ramunni went from 107 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #152,628 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Ramunni?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ramunni, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (2.9%). 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 Ramunni in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.5% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ramunni appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.5%), Hispanic (4.8%), Two or More Races (2.9%). 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 Ramunni (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 Ramunni mean?
An Indian surname derived from the given name "Ramu", meaning "pleasing" or "beautiful". 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 Ramunni (0.04 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 Ramunni?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.