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

Remmenga, 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 Remmenga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Remmenga in America

Remmenga is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Remmenga surname appeared 179 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 Remmenga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Remmenga 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 Remmenga

The surname REMMENGA originated from the Netherlands and can be traced back to the early 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch words "remmen" meaning "to brake" and "ga" meaning "go," possibly referring to a blacksmith or someone involved in the production or repair of horse-drawn carriages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name REMMENGA appears in the parish records of the village of Heerenveen, in the Dutch province of Friesland, dating back to 1537. The name was also found in various legal documents and property records from the region during the 16th and 17th centuries.

In the late 17th century, a prominent figure named Dirk REMMENGA was a respected merchant and alderman in the city of Leeuwarden, the capital of Friesland. He played a significant role in the local government and trade affairs during his lifetime (1642-1712).

During the 18th century, the REMMENGA family had a strong presence in the village of Grootegast, located in the northeastern part of the Netherlands. Records show that a farmer named Klaas REMMENGA (1723-1798) owned substantial landholdings in the area and was known for his agricultural innovations.

In the 19th century, a notable individual named Pieter REMMENGA (1815-1891) was a respected theologian and pastor in the Dutch Reformed Church. He served in various parishes throughout the Netherlands and was known for his writings on Christian theology and ethics.

Another REMMENGA of historical significance was Geert REMMENGA (1876-1952), a Dutch artist and painter who specialized in landscapes and rural scenes. His works were exhibited in several art galleries across the Netherlands and are now part of various museum collections.

While the REMMENGA surname is not among the most common Dutch surnames, it has a long and well-documented history, with its roots firmly planted in the northern regions of the Netherlands, particularly the province of Friesland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Remmenga

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Remmenga, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!