Explore the Family Name Rambert
The meaning of Rambert
1. French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Raginbert (see 2 below), or alternatively from Hramberht, composed of the elements hramn ‘raven’ and berht ‘bright’. Compare Rembert. 2. English (Surrey): of Norman origin, from the Old French personal name Rainbert, Reinbert, Raimbert (ancient Germanic Raginbert, Reginbert, from ragin ‘counsel, decision’ + berht ‘bright’), apparently sometimes (but not necessarily) influenced by the word bird. Compare Rainbow. History: This surname (see 1 above) is listed along with its altered form Rembert in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rambert in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rambert significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30,753 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to 23,397 — a change of nearly 24%. Over the same period, the number of individuals with the Rambert surname rose from 715 to 1,087, representing a growth rate of more than 52%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also grew by more than 37%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,753 | #23,397 | 23.92% |
| Count | 715 | 1,087 | 52.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.37 | 37.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rambert
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts over the ten-year period. The percentage of individuals with the Rambert surname who identify as White saw a significant increase, jumping from 23.08% in 2000 to 39.28% in 2010, a rise of over 70%. There was also a noticeable uptick in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 2.38% to 3.77%, an increase of 58.4%. However, there was a decrease in the percentage that identified as Black, descending from 72.31% to 54.55%, marking a 24.56% decline. The percentage of those reporting two or more races also fell slightly from 1.96% to 1.56%, while the figures for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72.31% | 54.55% | -24.56% |
| White | 23.08% | 39.28% | 70.19% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 3.77% | 58.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 1.56% | -20.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |