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

Rem, 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 Rem surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rem in America

Rem is the 50467th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rem surname appeared 414 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 Rem.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rem 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 Rem

The surname Rem has its origins in France and is believed to have originated in the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "rame," which means "branch" or "bough." This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive nickname for someone who lived near a distinctive branch or tree.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rem can be found in the Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen, a historical record of the citizens of Rouen, France, dating back to the late 13th century. This document mentions a certain "Jehan Rem," indicating that the name was already in use by that time.

In the 14th century, the name Rem appears in several historical records, including the Dictionnaire de l'ancienne langue française, which cites a reference to a "Guillaume Rem" from 1337. This suggests that the name had spread beyond its initial region of origin and was being used across different parts of France.

During the Renaissance period, the name Rem gained some prominence through the work of the French painter and engraver, Remi Rem (c.1535-1615). He was known for his intricate engravings and illustrations, many of which depicted scenes from classical mythology and literature.

Another notable figure with the surname Rem was the French botanist and naturalist, Jacques Rem (1588-1657). He was a member of the Académie des Sciences and made significant contributions to the study of plant life, publishing several works on the subject.

In the 18th century, the surname Rem appears in connection with the French Revolution. Jean-Baptiste Rem (1752-1795) was a revolutionary and politician who served as a deputy in the National Convention during the height of the revolution.

Moving into the 19th century, the name Rem is associated with the French painter and lithographer, Émile Rem (1826-1887). He was known for his landscapes and scenes depicting rural life in France, and his works were exhibited at the prestigious Paris Salon.

Throughout its history, the surname Rem has maintained a presence in various regions of France, with some variations in spelling, such as Remm or Rème. However, the core meaning and origin of the name, rooted in the Old French word "rame," have remained consistent over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rem

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

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

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