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

Ranard, 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 Ranard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ranard in America

Ranard is the 67318th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ranard surname appeared 293 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 Ranard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ranard to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Ranard

The surname Ranard is of English origin, emerging in the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "ra" meaning a roe deer, and "ard" signifying a high or elevated place, potentially referring to a dwelling situated on a hill frequented by roe deer.

The earliest recorded instances of the Ranard surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the county of Suffolk, England. An entry in the Subsidy Rolls for Suffolk in 1268 mentions a certain John Raynard, indicating the variant spelling at that time.

During the 14th century, the name appeared in various records, including the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, which listed a Peter Reynard. The Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1301 also referenced a William Raynard.

In the 15th century, the Ranard family established itself in the village of Ranworth, Norfolk, lending credence to the theory that the surname may have originated as a locational name derived from this place. The Ranworth parish records from 1487 mention a Thomas Ranard.

Notable individuals bearing the Ranard surname throughout history include Sir John Ranard (1522-1591), a prominent English politician and landowner from Suffolk. He served as a Member of Parliament and was knighted for his services to the Crown.

Another significant figure was Robert Ranard (1637-1705), a Puritan clergyman and author born in Essex. He authored several religious works and served as a minister in various parishes across England.

During the 18th century, the Ranard surname gained prominence in the military. Captain William Ranard (1712-1782) was a British Army officer who served in the American Revolutionary War and played a notable role in the Battle of Bunker Hill.

In the realm of literature, John Ranard (1809-1891) was a renowned English poet and author, known for his works celebrating nature and rural life. His poetry collections, such as "Pastoral Musings" and "Odes to the Countryside," were highly acclaimed during the Victorian era.

The name Ranard also found its way across the Atlantic, with families bearing this surname settling in the American colonies. One of the earliest recorded instances was that of Samuel Ranard, who arrived in Virginia from England in 1635.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ranard

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

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 Ranard 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Ranard has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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