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

Ranes, 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 Ranes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ranes in America

Ranes is the 25459th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ranes surname appeared 971 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 Ranes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ranes 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 Ranes

The surname RANES is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Old English word "raen," which means "roebuck" or "deer," suggesting that the name may have been initially used as a nickname for someone associated with hunting or living near a forested area where deer roamed.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name RANES can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Reines" or "Reynes." This entry indicates that individuals bearing this surname lived in various parts of England, such as Norfolk, Suffolk, and Lincolnshire.

In the 13th century, the name RANES appeared in various forms, including "Reyenes," "Reygnes," and "Reynes," reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. During this time, the name was particularly prevalent in the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk, where several families bearing the RANES surname were recorded in local records and taxation rolls.

One notable individual with the surname RANES was Sir John Ranes, a prominent English knight who lived in the 14th century. He is mentioned in historical records as having participated in the Hundred Years' War and served under King Edward III.

Another significant figure was William Ranes, born in 1512 in Norfolk, who was a renowned scholar and theologian during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He authored several influential works on religious matters and played a crucial role in the English Reformation.

In the 16th century, the RANES surname was also found in various place names, such as Ranesford in Dorset and Ranesgate in Kent. These place names may have derived from individuals bearing the RANES surname who owned or resided in those areas.

During the 17th century, the RANES surname continued to be prevalent in England, with notable individuals such as Robert Ranes, a successful merchant and landowner born in 1623 in Suffolk, and Mary Ranes, born in 1687 in Lincolnshire, who was a noted writer and poet of her time.

Throughout its history, the surname RANES has been associated with various occupations and socioeconomic backgrounds, ranging from farmers and tradesmen to members of the gentry and aristocracy. While the name has undergone slight variations in spelling over the centuries, its roots can be traced back to the Old English language and the early medieval period in England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ranes

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

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

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