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

Ranew, 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 Ranew surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ranew in America

Ranew is the 84748th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ranew surname appeared 221 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 Ranew.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ranew 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 Ranew

The surname RANEW has its origins in the northern regions of England, first appearing in written records during the late 13th century. Many experts believe the name is derived from an Old English word "ran" meaning "boundary" or "border," combined with the suffix "-ew," indicating a place or location. This suggests the RANEW surname may have originated from a particular border settlement or area near a boundary line.

One of the earliest documented instances of the RANEW name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1297, where a certain "Willelmus de Ranewe" is listed among landowners and taxpayers. The use of the "de" prefix further reinforces the connection to a specific place of origin.

In the 14th century, the RANEW surname appears to have spread across northern England, with references in various medieval records and manuscripts. For instance, the Pipe Rolls of Westmorland from 1332 mention a "John Ranew," while the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Cumberland from 1348 include a "Thomas Ranew" among the listed individuals.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, several notable individuals bearing the RANEW surname emerge in historical accounts. One such figure was Sir Robert Ranew (1461-1528), a prosperous merchant and alderman in the city of York, who served as the city's Lord Mayor in 1506. Another notable RANEW was Elizabeth Ranew (1520-1589), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from Lancashire, who bequeathed significant portions of her estate to support the local parish and establish a grammar school.

As the RANEW surname continued to disperse throughout England, it also appeared to adopt various spelling variations, such as Rainew, Raynew, and Reynew. This diversity in spelling was commonplace in earlier eras before standardized orthography became widely adopted.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, several RANEWs rose to prominence in various fields. Captain John Ranew (1628-1704) was a renowned naval officer who distinguished himself in various battles during the Anglo-Dutch Wars. Meanwhile, the poet and playwright Thomas Ranew (1670-1738) gained recognition for his satirical works and contributions to the literary circles of his time.

Tracing the RANEW surname through historical records and accounts reveals a rich tapestry of individuals and stories woven into the fabric of English history, spanning multiple centuries and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ranew

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

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

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