Explore the Family Name Ramel
The meaning of Ramel
1. German: possibly a variant of Rammel. 2. French: from Old French ramel, a diminutive of ra(i)m ‘branch’ (from Latin ramus), hence a topographic name for someone who lived in a thickly wooded area.
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How common is the last name Ramel in the United States?
The surname Ramel, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,403rd most common surname and had a count of 372 individuals. By 2010, the surname's rank dropped to 53,802nd with a count of 384 individuals. This represents a 2.67% decrease in rank but a 3.23% increase in the number of people carrying the surname. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Ramel per 100k decreased by approximately 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,403 | #53,802 | -2.67% |
| Count | 372 | 384 | 3.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ramel
As for its ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Ramel identify as White. However, there have been some shifts in ethnicity over the years. While the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 76.08% in 2000 to 69.01% in 2010, the Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a significant increase of 67.52%, moving from 12.90% in 2000 to 21.61% in 2010. Those who identified as Black or Hispanic also saw increases in their percentages, with Black representation increasing by 40.08% and Hispanic representation rising by 7.44%. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native were recorded as zero in 2010, suggesting data suppression or a lack of representation in these categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.08% | 69.01% | -9.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 12.9% | 21.61% | 67.52% |
| Black | 2.42% | 3.39% | 40.08% |
| Hispanic | 2.42% | 2.6% | 7.44% |
| Two or More Races | 3.23% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.96% | 0% | 0% |