2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Raniere
French surname derived from a place name, possibly referring to someone from Ranières or similar locations.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Raniere. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Raniere 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Raniere in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Raniere, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Raniere
The surname "RANIERE" is believed to have originated in Italy, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced to the region of Tuscany, where it was derived from the Italian word "ramo," meaning "branch" or "twig."
During the 13th century, the name "RANIERE" appeared in various official records and manuscripts, particularly those related to land ownership and taxation. Notably, it was mentioned in the "Codice Diplomatico della Repubblica di Siena," a collection of documents from the Republic of Siena, which governed parts of Tuscany during that era.
The name "RANIERE" was also found in several Italian Renaissance records, including those of the renowned Medici family, who ruled Florence during the 15th and 16th centuries. One notable individual bearing this surname was Raniero de' Ranieri, a Florentine diplomat and ambassador who lived from 1440 to 1508.
As the name spread throughout Italy, it underwent various spelling variations, such as "Ranieri," "Ranerio," and "Rainiero." These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and pronunciation differences.
In the 16th century, the name "RANIERE" appeared in the records of the famous Venetian explorer and navigator, Giovanni da Verrazzano (c. 1485-1528), who is credited with being the first European to explore the Atlantic coast of North America between present-day Florida and New Brunswick.
Another notable figure with the surname "RANIERE" was Francesco Ranieri (1557-1642), an Italian composer and organist who served at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome during the early 17th century.
Moving forward in history, the name "RANIERE" gained prominence in the 18th century with the birth of Antonio Maria Ranieri (1761-1831), an Italian poet and literary critic who was a prominent figure in the Neapolitan Enlightenment movement.
In the 19th century, the surname "RANIERE" was associated with Ferdinando Ranieri (1834-1905), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as the Minister of Justice for the Kingdom of Italy from 1898 to 1900.
The surname "RANIERE" has also been linked to several other notable individuals throughout history, including the Italian artist and sculptor, Raniero Faletti (1887-1963), and the Italian actor and film director, Raniero Gandin (1917-1988).
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Raniere
Among Census respondents with the surname Raniere, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Raniere 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 Raniere surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.7% · 110
- Two or more races2.6% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Raniere
Raniere 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
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+7 bearers (+6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,204 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+7 bearers (+6.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,775 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.9%) | Down 2,204 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.5%) | Up 5,775 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 Raniere 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 | #151,532 | #145,757 | 3.8% |
| Count | 108 | 115 | 6.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Raniere bearers went from 108 to 115 (+6.5% change). The surname moved up 5,775 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #145,757.
FAQ
Raniere surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Raniere?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Raniere. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Raniere?
Raniere ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Raniere. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Raniere.
Has Raniere become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Raniere went from 108 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 7 (+6.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #151,532 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Raniere?
Among Census respondents with the surname Raniere, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and Black (0.9%). 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 Raniere in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.7% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Raniere appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.7%), Two or More Races (2.6%), Black (0.9%). 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 Raniere (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 Raniere mean?
French surname derived from a place name, possibly referring to someone from Ranières or similar locations. 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 Raniere (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 people share the surname Raniere?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.