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

Romeu, 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 Romeu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Romeu in America

Romeu is the 61123rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Romeu surname appeared 329 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 Romeu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Romeu 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 Romeu

The surname ROMEU is of Portuguese origin, derived from the Latin name "Romaeus," which means "Roman." It first appeared in the 12th century in the region of Minho, in northern Portugal, and was likely adopted by families who had Roman ancestry or ties to the Roman Empire.

During the Middle Ages, the name ROMEU was prominent among the nobility and upper classes in Portugal. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Livro Velho de Linhagens" (The Old Book of Lineages), a 14th-century Portuguese manuscript that chronicles the genealogy of noble families. The document mentions Estêvão Romeu, a knight who fought in the conquest of Algarve in the 13th century.

In the 15th century, the ROMEU name gained further prominence with the birth of Pedro Romeu (1450-1520), a renowned Portuguese humanist and diplomat. He served as a secretary to King John II of Portugal and played a crucial role in the negotiation of treaties with Spain and other European nations.

Another notable figure bearing the ROMEU surname was João Romeu (1570-1640), a Portuguese Jesuit priest and missionary who traveled to India and worked tirelessly to spread Christianity in the region. His accounts of his travels and missionary work are preserved in the archives of the Society of Jesus.

In the 18th century, the ROMEU name was associated with the town of Romeu, located in the municipality of Barcelos, in northern Portugal. The town's name is derived from the Latin word "Romaeus," suggesting a connection to the surname's origins.

One of the most famous individuals with the ROMEU surname was José Romeu Vieira (1885-1962), a Portuguese writer and journalist who played a significant role in the literary movement known as "Renascença Portuguesa" (Portuguese Renaissance). His works, including novels, short stories, and essays, explored themes of Portuguese identity and culture.

Throughout history, the ROMEU surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including writers, artists, politicians, and scholars. While its roots can be traced back to medieval Portugal, the name has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Romeu

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

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

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