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

Remo, 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 Remo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Remo in America

Remo is the 32562nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Remo surname appeared 706 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 Remo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Remo 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 Remo

The surname REMO has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the late medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "remo," which means "oar" or "paddle," suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in maritime activities or residing near bodies of water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname REMO can be found in the historical records of the city of Venice, where it is mentioned in a document dated 1347. This document references a certain Nicolo Remo, who was a skilled oarsman and navigator in the Venetian maritime trade routes.

In the 15th century, the name REMO appears in several Florentine records, indicating its presence in the Tuscan region of Italy. One notable figure from this time period was Girolamo Remo, a renowned philosopher and scholar who lived from 1435 to 1508. He was celebrated for his writings on metaphysics and ethics.

As the name spread throughout the Italian peninsula, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Remi, Remi, and Remmo. These variations can be found in various historical documents and manuscripts from different regions of Italy.

In the 16th century, the name REMO gained prominence in the city of Naples, where a prominent family bearing this surname established themselves as successful merchants and traders. One of the most notable members of this family was Antonio Remo (1523-1597), who was a renowned navigator and explorer in the service of the Spanish Crown.

Moving into the 17th century, the name REMO can be traced to the island of Sicily, where it was associated with a noble family that owned extensive vineyards and estates. One member of this family, Giuseppe Remo (1621-1698), was a highly respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the city of Palermo.

Over the centuries, the surname REMO has been carried by various individuals across different fields and professions. Notable examples include the Italian painter Sante Remo (1775-1840), the composer and musician Giacomo Remo (1819-1895), and the renowned Italian opera singer Tito Remo (1865-1931).

Throughout its history, the surname REMO has maintained a strong connection to its maritime roots, with many individuals bearing this name having ties to seafaring activities, naval professions, and coastal regions of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Remo

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

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

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