2000
#33,090
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 652
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.24
Very Rare Last name
Remmert
A German surname derived from a Old German word meaning "place where celery grows".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 748 Americans carry the last name Remmert. That puts it at #36,847 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.22 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 458,228 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Remmert 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
748
1 in 458,228
Census rank
#36,847
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
652
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 652 bearers of the surname Remmert in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.22 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 36847th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Remmert, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Remmert
The surname Remmert has its origins in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Germanic words "remm" and "hart," which together mean "strong bear." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals known for their strength and bravery, much like a fierce bear.
One of the earliest documented occurrences of the Remmert name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of medieval documents from Saxony, where a certain Remmert von Wittenberg is mentioned in the year 1187. This indicates that the name was already established in the region during the High Middle Ages.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Johannes Remmert was a prominent scholar and theologian at the University of Leipzig. He authored several works on religious philosophy and is believed to have influenced the intellectual discourse of his time.
During the 16th century, a German cartographer and explorer, Hans Remmert, gained recognition for his detailed maps of the Baltic region and his expeditions to the Arctic. His contributions to the advancement of geographical knowledge were significant for that era.
Another individual of note was Friedrich Remmert, a German painter born in 1768 in Düsseldorf. He is remembered for his exceptional portrait work and his influence on the Romantic movement in art. His paintings can be found in various museums across Europe.
In the 19th century, the Remmert name gained further prominence with the birth of Karl Remmert (1818-1892), a renowned German industrialist and entrepreneur. He founded the Remmert Steel Works, which played a crucial role in the industrialization of Germany and the production of high-quality steel products.
Throughout its history, the surname Remmert has been associated with various occupations and professions, from scholars and artists to explorers and industrialists. While the name may have evolved slightly in its spelling over the centuries, its Germanic roots and connections to strength and bravery have remained a consistent theme.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Remmert
Among Census respondents with the surname Remmert, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Remmert 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 Remmert surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.0% · 613
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 19
- Two or more races2.3% · 15
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Remmert
Remmert 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
#37,544
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 593
-59 bearers (-9.0%)
Per 100,000 0.20
Rank movement Down 4,454 places
2020
#36,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 652
+59 bearers (+9.9%)
Per 100,000 0.22
Rank movement Up 697 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #33,090 | 652 | 0.24 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #37,544 | 593 | 0.20 | -59 bearers (-9.0%) | Down 4,454 places |
| 2020 | #36,847 | 652 | 0.22 | +59 bearers (+9.9%) | Up 697 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 Remmert 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 | #37,544 | #36,847 | 1.9% |
| Count | 593 | 652 | 9.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.20 | 0.22 | 9.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Remmert bearers went from 593 to 652 (+9.9% change). The surname moved up 697 positions in the national ranking, going from #37,544 to #36,847.
FAQ
Remmert surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Remmert?
Name Census estimates that about 748 living Americans carry the surname Remmert. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 458,228 residents.
How common is Remmert?
Remmert ranks #36,847 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.22 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 652 people with the surname Remmert. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (748), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.22 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.22 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 Remmert.
Has Remmert become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Remmert went from 593 recorded bearers to 652. That is an increase of 59 (+9.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #37,544 to #36,847.
What does the Census say about the background of Remmert?
Among Census respondents with the surname Remmert, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.3%). 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 Remmert in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.0% (613 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Remmert appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.0%), Hispanic (2.9%), Two or More Races (2.3%). 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 Remmert (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 Remmert mean?
A German surname derived from a Old German word meaning "place where celery grows". 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 Remmert (0.22 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 Remmert?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.