Explore the Family Name Romeu
The meaning of Romeu
1. Catalan and Portuguese: nickname from romeu ‘pilgrim’ (originally ‘pilgrim to Rome’). 2. Catalan and Galician: habitational name from any of the places called Romeu, especially in northern Catalonia and in Vigo, Galicia (Spain). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Armando, Jorge, Jose, Alfredo, Aurelio, Ernesto, Agustin, Alberto, Diego, Enrique, Ersilia.
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How common is the last name Romeu in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Romeu has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 64,934th most popular surname nationwide with a count of 286 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, its rank had improved to 61,123rd, a 5.87% increase, while the count rose to 329, marking a 15.03% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #61,123 | 5.87% |
| Count | 286 | 329 | 15.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Romeu
The ethnicity associated with the surname Romeu has also shown some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, there was a slight decrease in those identifying as White from 23.08% in 2000 to 22.19% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased from 73.78% in 2000 to 75.08% in 2010. There were no changes observed in the category of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 73.78% | 75.08% | 1.76% |
| White | 23.08% | 22.19% | -3.86% |
| 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% |