Explore the Family Name Remy
The meaning of Remy
French (Rémy); West Indian (in Haiti, Martinique, and Guadeloupe Rémy); Walloon and German: from a French personal name which represents a falling together of two distinct Latin names: Remigius (a derivative of remex, genitive remigis ‘rower, oarsman’), and Remedius (from remedium ‘cure, remedy’). The former name was borne by a 6th-century bishop of Rheims; the latter was borne by various other Christian saints of the 8th to 10th centuries. Compare Ramey, Reamy, and Rhamy. History: The surname Rémy of French origin is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors, once along with its altered forms Ramey and Remey, and once along with the variant de Rémi and altered forms Reamy and Remey. It is also listed in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of America. One of Huguenot ancestors was Jacques Rémy, born c.1630 in France, who by 1672 lived in Westmoreland County, VA, where he died in 1721. Many of his descendants bear the surname Ramey, some also Rhamy. — Léopold Rémy dit Bellefleur from Biécourt in the Vosges, France, married Marie-Angélique Trudel in L’Ange-Gardien, QC, in 1758. His descendants also bear the former secondary surname Bellefleur. Some characteristic forenames: French/Haitian Andre, Jean-Claude, Evens, Germaine, Gisele, Henri, Hugues, Jacques, Jean Raymond, Jean-Daniel, Josee, Laurent.
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How common is the last name Remy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Remy has moderately increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 9174th most common surname and rose to the 8681st position in 2010, indicating a positive change of 5.37%. The count of people bearing this surname also saw an increase of 15.79%, from 3268 in 2000 to 3784 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people increased by 5.79% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,174 | #8,681 | 5.37% |
| Count | 3,268 | 3,784 | 15.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.21 | 1.28 | 5.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Remy
When examining ethnic identity associated with the surname Remy according to the Decennial U.S. Census, significant changes can be observed between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic increased by 38.37% and 53.58% respectively. The data also shows a rise in the Black population with this surname, increasing by 33.44%. On the other hand, those identifying as White decreased by 14.19%, and those claiming two or more races experienced a significant decrease of 51.90%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained relatively stable, with a slight increase of 11.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.64% | 53.75% | -14.19% |
| Black | 27.51% | 36.71% | 33.44% |
| Hispanic | 3.49% | 5.36% | 53.58% |
| Two or More Races | 4.99% | 2.4% | -51.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.86% | 1.19% | 38.37% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.52% | 0.58% | 11.54% |
Remy ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Remy is British & Irish, which comprises 35.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (28.5%) and Eastern European (5.8%). Additional ancestries include Spanish & Portuguese, Nigerian, Italian, Scandinavian, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 35.6% |
| French & German | 28.5% |
| Eastern European | 5.8% |
| Other | 30.1% |
Possible origins of the surname Remy
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Remy have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 57.30% |
| Belfast, United Kingdom | 57.30% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 57.30% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 56.20% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 56.20% |
What Remy haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Remy is R-L2, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-L2 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-M405 and R-P312, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Foss, Rosenberger, Lefevre, Langley, Hitchcock, Cash, Skinner, Rust, Lovelace, Carver.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Remy surname are: H1, N, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Remy have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Remy" Surname 28.6%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Remy" Surname 25.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Remy" Surname 23.7%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Remy" Surname 19.3%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Remy?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Remy are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition