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

Romine, 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 Romine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Romine in America

Romine is the 4604th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Romine surname appeared 7,704 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Romine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Romine 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 Romine

The surname Romine originated in France. It is derived from the Old French word "romer," which means "pilgrim to Rome." This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who had made a pilgrimage to Rome or was associated with the journey in some way.

The earliest recorded instances of the Romine surname can be traced back to the 12th century in France. There are references to individuals with the name in various historical records and manuscripts from that time period, although the exact details are unclear.

One notable person with the surname Romine was Jean Romine, a French soldier who fought in the Hundred Years' War between England and France during the 14th century. He served under the French king Charles V and is mentioned in several chronicles from that era.

Another historical figure with the Romine surname was Pierre Romine, a French merchant and explorer who lived in the 16th century. He was involved in trade ventures and expeditions to the Americas, although the specifics of his travels and achievements are not well documented.

In the 17th century, there was a Jacques Romine, a French author and philosopher who wrote on various topics ranging from politics to religion. His works were published in Paris and gained some recognition during his lifetime.

Moving to the 18th century, there was a François Romine, a French artist known for his intricate engravings and etchings. He worked in Paris and was a member of the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture, which was a prestigious art institution at the time.

During the 19th century, a notable figure with the Romine surname was Émile Romine, a French scientist who made significant contributions to the field of chemistry. He was born in 1820 and conducted research on various chemical compounds and reactions.

Over time, the Romine surname spread beyond France to other parts of Europe and eventually to other continents as people migrated and settled in new areas. However, the origins of the name can be traced back to its French roots and the historical significance associated with pilgrimages to Rome.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Romine

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

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

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