Explore the Family Name Romas
The meaning of Romas
Spanish: 1. possibly from Catalan romàs ‘blackberry bush’. 2. variant of Roma. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Alberto, Andres, Jesus, Jose, Jose Antonio, Juana, LuisAlfonso, Violeta, Zayda.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Romas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Romas has seen a decrease in popularity since 2000. In the year 2000, Romas ranked at 32,227 for most common surnames, but dropped to 35,812 by 2010, a decline of roughly 11.12%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 674 in 2000 to 627 in 2010, representing a drop of nearly 7%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Romas per 100k also fell by 16% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,227 | #35,812 | -11.12% |
| Count | 674 | 627 | -6.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.21 | -16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Romas
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that there have been shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Romas between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as White and Black saw a decrease of 6.10% and 23.88% respectively, Hispanic representation increased by 12.57%. Similarly, the percentage of individuals of multiple races and American Indian and Alaskan Native origin rose by 7.46% and 7.87%. However, it's worth noting that the Asian/Pacific Islander group experienced a slight dip of about 2.70%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.63% | 48.48% | -6.1% |
| Hispanic | 37.54% | 42.26% | 12.57% |
| Black | 7.12% | 5.42% | -23.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.48% | 1.44% | -2.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.44% | 7.46% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.89% | 0.96% | 7.87% |