Explore the Family Name Rhamy
The meaning of Rhamy
Altered form of French Rémy (see Remy). History: The surname Rhamy is borne by the descendants of Richard Remy, born 1781 in Shenandoah County, VA, died 1846 in Ashland County, OH. He was a descendant of Jacques (Jacob) Rémy, a Huguenot from France (see Remy).
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How common is the last name Rhamy in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rhamy has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of this surname rose by 1.23%, moving from 62,961st place in 2000 to 62,189th place in 2010. Similarly, the total count of individuals with this last name also increased, going up by 8.42% from 297 in 2000 to 322 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #62,189 | 1.23% |
| Count | 297 | 322 | 8.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rhamy
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides information about the ethnicity associated with the surname Rhamy. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (93.27%), followed by those identifying as Hispanic (2.36%) and then those identifying with two or more races (2.69%). By 2010, while White remained the dominant ethnic identity at 90.68%, there were noticeable increases in the Hispanic and multiracial populations. The Hispanic group saw an increase of 31.78%, while the group identifying with two or more races saw a rise of 27.14%. There were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.27% | 90.68% | -2.78% |
| Two or More Races | 2.69% | 3.42% | 27.14% |
| Hispanic | 2.36% | 3.11% | 31.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |