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

Remus, 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 Remus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Remus in America

Remus is the 20996th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Remus surname appeared 1,253 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 Remus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Remus 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 Remus

The surname Remus is of Latin origin, derived from the name of one of the legendary founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus. According to Roman mythology, Romulus and Remus were the twin sons of the god Mars, who were abandoned at birth and raised by a she-wolf. The name Remus is believed to have its roots in the Etruscan word "remurios," meaning "to revive" or "to bring back to life."

The earliest recorded use of the surname Remus can be traced back to the 13th century in Italy, where it was likely first adopted as a personal name or a nickname. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Lazio. While not as widespread as some other Italian surnames, Remus has been documented in various historical records throughout the centuries.

One notable individual bearing the surname Remus was Giacomo Remus (1486-1559), an Italian jurist and diplomat from Florence. He served as a diplomatic envoy for the Medici family and represented their interests in various negotiations with other Italian states and the Holy Roman Empire. Another early figure was Giovanni Battista Remus (1550-1612), a Florentine painter and architect who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in his native city.

In the 17th century, the name Remus appeared in the records of the Inquisition in Italy, where a man named Giulio Remus (1620-1684) was briefly imprisoned for his alleged involvement in a heretical movement. Despite this setback, he later went on to become a respected scholar and author, publishing works on philosophy and theology.

Moving into the 18th century, a notable figure was Antonio Remus (1725-1799), an Italian botanist and naturalist from Naples. He made significant contributions to the study of plant life in southern Italy and was a member of several scientific societies of his time.

In more recent centuries, the surname Remus has also been found in other parts of Europe, including France and Germany, likely due to migration and intermarriage. However, its roots can be traced back to its Italian origins and the legacy of the mythological figure Remus, whose name has endured through the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Remus

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

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

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