Explore the Family Name Ramlow
The meaning of Ramlow
German: variant of Ramelow, a habitational name from any of the places called Ramelow in Mecklenburg and Pomerania. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Ramlow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ramlow decreased slightly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 45,735 in terms of all surnames in the U.S., but by 2010 it had fallen to 50,275, a drop of nearly 10%. The number of people with this surname also fell during this period, from 440 in 2000 to 416 in 2010, a decrease of about 5.45%. As a result, the proportion of people named Ramlow per 100,000 individuals in the population also dipped, from 0.16 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,735 | #50,275 | -9.93% |
| Count | 440 | 416 | -5.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ramlow
When it comes to the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Ramlow, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is predominantly associated with people of White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 95% of individuals with this last name identified as White. However, there was a slight decrease in this proportion, from 96.82% in 2000 to 95.43% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Hispanic individuals with the Ramlow surname increased by just over half, from 1.59% in 2000 to 2.4% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.82% | 95.43% | -1.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.4% | 50.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |