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

Romaine, 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 Romaine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Romaine in America

Romaine is the 14775th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Romaine surname appeared 2,010 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Romaine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Romaine 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 Romaine

The surname Romaine has its origins in France, specifically in the northern regions near the border with Belgium and the Netherlands. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "romane," which referred to the Romance language family. The earliest known records of the name date back to the 12th century.

One of the earliest documented instances of the Romaine surname appears in the Livre des Bourgeois de Cambrai, a medieval manuscript from the city of Cambrai in northern France. This record, dating back to the late 12th century, mentions several individuals bearing the name Romaine.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the Romaine surname was particularly prevalent in the regions of Picardy, Artois, and Flanders. It is possible that the name was initially associated with those who spoke the Romance language or had connections to the Roman culture and heritage.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Gilles Romaine (c. 1210-1278) was a prominent scholar and theologian from the city of Tournai, located in modern-day Belgium. He was known for his contributions to the study of canon law and his writings on various theological topics.

During the Renaissance period, the Romaine surname gained further prominence. One notable bearer was Jacques Romaine (1516-1582), a French painter and engraver from the city of Reims. His works, particularly his religious paintings and engravings, were highly regarded during his lifetime.

Another significant figure was Jean-Baptiste Romaine (1635-1700), a French architect and engineer who worked on several important construction projects in Paris, including the Louvre and the Palais des Tuileries. His architectural designs and innovations left a lasting impact on the city's landscape.

In the 18th century, a military officer named Louis-César Romaine (1725-1805) distinguished himself during the French Revolutionary Wars. He rose through the ranks and became a respected general, known for his strategic skills and leadership on the battlefield.

The Romaine surname also found its way to other parts of Europe and beyond. In the 19th century, a British explorer and naturalist named William Romaine (1823-1887) made significant contributions to the study of flora and fauna in Australia and New Zealand, where he conducted extensive research and documented numerous species.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the Romaine surname throughout history, but the name has continued to be carried by families across various regions and cultures, each with their own unique stories and histories.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Romaine

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

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

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