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

Remon, 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 Remon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Remon in America

Remon is the 72568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Remon surname appeared 268 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 Remon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Remon 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 Remon

The surname REMON has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the given name "Ramon," which itself is a variant of the Germanic name "Raimundus" or "Raimundo." The name Raimundo is composed of the elements "ragin" (meaning counsel) and "mund" (meaning protection).

The earliest recorded instances of the surname REMON can be traced back to the 11th century in the regions of Aragon and Catalonia, where it was often spelled as "Remon" or "Remondi." During this time, the use of hereditary surnames was becoming more widespread, and individuals were often identified by their given names or place of origin.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname REMON was Remon de Barcelona, a nobleman who lived in the 12th century. He was mentioned in several historical records related to the Kingdom of Aragon.

In the 13th century, the surname REMON appeared in the "Repartimientos," which were records of land distribution in the newly conquered territories of Valencia and Murcia. This indicates that individuals bearing the REMON surname were among the settlers in these regions during the Reconquista.

During the 15th century, a notable figure with the surname REMON was Remon Llull (1232-1315), a Majorcan philosopher, logician, and writer. He is considered one of the most influential authors in the Catalan language and is renowned for his works on logic, philosophy, and theology.

Another prominent individual with the REMON surname was Pedro Remon (1508-1568), a Spanish Roman Catholic bishop and theologian. He served as the Bishop of Tuy and later as the Bishop of Cuenca.

In the 17th century, Juan Antonio Remon y Ferrer (1617-1688) was a Spanish jurist and writer who served as a judge in the Royal Chancellery of Valladolid. He is known for his legal writings and commentaries on Spanish law.

The surname REMON has also been associated with various place names in Spain, such as the town of Remon in the province of Huesca, Aragon. This further emphasizes the connection between the surname and its geographical origins.

Throughout history, the REMON surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including nobles, scholars, clergy members, and writers. While the spelling may have varied slightly over time, the core essence of the name has remained intact, reflecting its deep roots in Spanish culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Remon

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

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

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