2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Remble
An English habitational name for someone from a place called Remble or Remmill.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Remble. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Remble 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Remble in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Remble, the largest self-reported group is Black at 71.6%. The next largest groups are White (25.0%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Remble
The surname Remble is believed to have originated in France, dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old French word "remble," which means "to wander" or "to roam." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived a nomadic lifestyle or traveled frequently.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Remble can be found in the Calendars of Inquisitions Post Mortem, which were records of inquiries into the lands and possessions of deceased individuals. In these records, a John Remble was mentioned in connection with properties in Buckinghamshire, England, in the year 1348.
In the 16th century, the name appeared in various legal documents and parish records across different regions of England, indicating that the family had spread throughout the country. For example, a Richard Remble was recorded as residing in the village of Aldworth, Berkshire, in 1567.
One notable individual with the surname Remble was Sir Thomas Remble, a prominent English landowner who lived during the reign of King Henry VIII in the early 16th century. He was born in 1485 and died in 1553. Sir Thomas Remble was known for his involvement in local affairs and served as a member of Parliament for Oxfordshire in 1529.
Another historically significant figure was John Remble, a Puritan clergyman who lived in the 17th century. He was born in 1598 and died in 1677. Remble served as the rector of Hunsdon in Hertfordshire and was known for his religious writings and sermons.
In the 18th century, the Remble surname can be found in various records related to the American colonies. One such example is William Remble, who was born in 1725 in Virginia and later became a prominent landowner and plantation owner in the colony.
The name Remble has also been associated with several place names throughout history. For instance, the village of Remblehall in Hertfordshire, England, was once known as "Rembelhall" in medieval times, possibly derived from the surname itself.
Overall, the surname Remble has a rich history spanning several centuries and regions, with its roots tracing back to Old French origins and a connection to a nomadic or wandering lifestyle. The name has been borne by notable individuals in various fields, including landowners, clergymen, and colonial settlers.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Remble
Among Census respondents with the surname Remble, the largest self-reported group is Black at 71.6%. The next largest groups are White (25.0%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Remble 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 Remble surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American71.6% · 83
- White25.0% · 29
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Remble
Remble appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+10 bearers (+9.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,741 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.4%) | Up 8,741 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 Remble 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 | #153,769 | #145,028 | 5.7% |
| Count | 106 | 116 | 9.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Remble bearers went from 106 to 116 (+9.4% change). The surname moved up 8,741 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #145,028.
FAQ
Remble surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Remble?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Remble. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Remble?
Remble ranks #145,028 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 116 people with the surname Remble. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), 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 Remble.
Has Remble become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Remble went from 106 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 10 (+9.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Remble?
Among Census respondents with the surname Remble, the largest self-reported group is Black at 71.6%. The next largest groups are White (25.0%) and Hispanic (1.7%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Remble in the 2020 Census, accounting for 71.6% (83 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Remble appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (71.6%), White (25.0%), Hispanic (1.7%). 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 Remble (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 Remble mean?
An English habitational name for someone from a place called Remble or Remmill. 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 Remble (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 are called Remble?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the last name Remble at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.