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

Romeiser, 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 Romeiser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Romeiser in America

Romeiser is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Romeiser surname appeared 163 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 Romeiser.

We can also compare 2010 data for Romeiser 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 Romeiser

The surname ROMEISER is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the late medieval period in the region of Bavaria. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Römer," which referred to someone from the city of Rome or an individual who had traveled to or lived in Rome for a significant period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ROMEISER surname can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, dating back to the 15th century. In these records, a merchant named Hans ROMEISER is mentioned as conducting business transactions with Italian traders, suggesting a potential connection to the city of Rome.

During the 16th century, the ROMEISER name appeared in various Catholic Church records in the small Bavarian town of Altötting, known for its significant religious pilgrimage site. This indicates that the family had established itself in the region and may have held positions of prominence within the local church community.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the ROMEISER surname was Johann Christoph ROMEISER (1641-1712), a Baroque painter and engraver from Nuremberg. His works, which often depicted religious scenes and portraits, can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Germany.

Another prominent individual with the ROMEISER surname was Karl Friedrich ROMEISER (1795-1876), a German jurist and politician who served as a member of the Prussian House of Representatives in the mid-19th century. He was known for his advocacy of legal reforms and played a significant role in shaping the judicial system of his time.

In the late 19th century, the ROMEISER name gained recognition in the field of education with the work of Wilhelm ROMEISER (1850-1924), a renowned German pedagogue and author. He wrote several influential books on teaching methods and played a crucial role in the development of modern educational practices in Germany.

Throughout its history, the ROMEISER surname has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Germany, with families bearing this name contributing to various fields, including art, politics, law, and education. While the name may have evolved slightly in spelling over time, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period and its potential connection to the city of Rome.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Romeiser

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

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

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