Explore the Family Name Rambus
The meaning of Rambus
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rambus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rambus saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,113 but jumped to 59,470 in 2010, reflecting an increase of 11.39%. The count of people with the surname Rambus also increased from 275 to 340 during this period, which is a 23.64% change. The proportion per 100k people rose by 20% over the same decade, from 0.1 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #59,470 | 11.39% |
| Count | 275 | 340 | 23.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rambus
The census data also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Rambus. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as Black, with the percentage increasing from 68.73% in 2000 to 71.47% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White fell from 28.36% to 23.82% over the same period. Interestingly, the 2010 data shows a small proportion (2.94%) identifying with two or more races, a category that wasn't represented in 2000. It should be noted that no individuals with the Rambus surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 68.73% | 71.47% | 3.99% |
| White | 28.36% | 23.82% | -16.01% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |