Explore the Family Name Ramaley
The meaning of Ramaley
Possibly an altered form of Swiss Italian Ramelli (see Ramella), Portuguese Ramalho, or Ramely (an unexplained English name).
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How common is the last name Ramaley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Ramaley" has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ramaley was ranked 67,725th in popularity with a count of 272 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 75,069 with just 257 individuals carrying the moniker, indicating a decrease of approximately 5.51% over the decade. The proportion per 100,000 people also dipped by 10.0% from 0.1 to 0.09 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #75,069 | -10.84% |
| Count | 272 | 257 | -5.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ramaley
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Ramaley" has shown some changes as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, virtually all (98.16%) of the individuals with the Ramaley surname identified as White, but by 2010, this proportion had dropped to 94.94%, suggesting a decrease of 3.28%. Interestingly, there was a rise in the number of individuals identifying with two or more races, increasing from 0 in 2000 to 3.89% in 2010. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained unchanged or were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.16% | 94.94% | -3.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |