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

Ronemus, 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 Ronemus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ronemus in America

Ronemus is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ronemus surname appeared 109 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 Ronemus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ronemus 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 Ronemus

The surname RONEMUS is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old German words "ronen" meaning "to whisper" and "mus" meaning "mouse." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who was quiet or spoke in a hushed tone, perhaps earning them the nickname "whispering mouse."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the RONEMUS surname can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Bavaria. The document mentions a merchant named Hans RONEMUS who was engaged in the wool trade.

In the 15th century, the name appears in records from the city of Nuremberg, where a family of artisans bearing the RONEMUS name was known for their skilled craftsmanship in metalworking and jewelry making. Notable members of this family include Konrad RONEMUS (1432-1501), a renowned goldsmith, and his son, Jakob RONEMUS (1470-1538), who became a master engraver.

During the 16th century, the RONEMUS name spread to other parts of Germany, as well as neighboring regions like Austria and Switzerland. One notable bearer of the name from this period was Heinrich RONEMUS (1520-1587), a theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation.

In the 17th century, a branch of the RONEMUS family settled in the Netherlands, where they adopted the Dutch spelling "Ronemus." This line produced several notable figures, including Jan Ronemus (1628-1692), a prominent merchant and banker in Amsterdam, and his grandson, Willem Ronemus (1668-1741), who served as a magistrate and was involved in the city's governance.

Another prominent individual with the RONEMUS surname was Johann Friedrich RONEMUS (1738-1810), a German composer and music theorist who lived and worked in the court of Frederick the Great in Prussia. His contributions to the development of music theory and harmony were highly influential during the Classical period.

Throughout its history, the RONEMUS surname has been associated with various professions, from merchants and artisans to scholars and musicians. While its origins may be rooted in a humble nickname, the name has gained a rich legacy spanning multiple centuries and regions across Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ronemus

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

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

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