Explore the Family Name Remis
The meaning of Remis
1. Asturian-Leonese (Remís): from a vernacular form of the personal name Remicio, from Latin Remigius (see Remy). 2. Slovak (Remiš): from a vernacular short form of the personal name Jeremiáš (see Jeremias). 3. Dutch: from a vernacular form of the Latin personal name Remigius (see Remy). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Mario, Aleida, Carlos, Domingo, Ignacio, Luis.
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How common is the last name Remis in the United States?
The surname Remis ranked 58,257th in popularity in the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census and fell to 61,436th place in 2010, representing a decline of 5.46%. The census count for the name Remis marginally increased from 326 to 327 over the decade, marking a slight growth of 0.31%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 8.33%, falling from 0.12 to 0.11, indicating that while the total count of individuals with the surname Remis remained steady, it became less common relative to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,257 | #61,436 | -5.46% |
| Count | 326 | 327 | 0.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Remis
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data regarding ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Remis identify as White, though the percentage dropped from 76.99% in 2000 to 69.11% in 2010. During the same period, the number of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 54.48%, rising from 15.64% to 24.16%. A small portion of Remis identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, increasing from 3.99% in 2000 to 4.59% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Remis identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in the 2010 Census, and there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as two or more races either.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.99% | 69.11% | -10.24% |
| Hispanic | 15.64% | 24.16% | 54.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.99% | 4.59% | 15.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.53% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |