indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Other Forms FormsRhymes, Raimes, Rames, Reames, Ramey, Reams, Ramis, Raimis, Reymes, Rheims, Ramel, Ramelle, Ramels, Ramelles, Rammel, Rammelle, Rammels, Rammelles, Rauml, Raumel, Raumels, Raumelle, Raumelles, La Ramuel
Meaning & History
Originally denoted one who came from the city of Reims in the Grand Est region of France, or a topographic name for someone who lived in a thickly wooded area, derived from Old French ramel (a diminutive of raim) meaning "branch", ultimately from Latin ramus. A famous bearer is the American musician and actress LeAnn Rimes (1982-).