Ramos
The origin of the surname Ramos
Ramos means “boughs” or “palms,” linked to Palm Sunday (Domingo de Ramos).
How Filipino surnames work
Filipino surnames are predominantly Spanish, but not because most families are of Spanish descent: in 1849 a colonial decree (the Catálogo alfabético de apellidos) assigned Spanish surnames to Filipino families to systematise records. Alongside these are indigenous names, Chinese-derived surnames and names of other origins, making the Filipino surname landscape a layered record of the islands' history.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Ramos mean?
The surname Ramos means Palms; Palm Sunday. Ramos means “boughs” or “palms,” linked to Palm Sunday (Domingo de Ramos).
Where does the surname Ramos come from?
Ramos is a surname of Filipino origin.
What kind of surname is Ramos?
Ramos is a other surname.
How common is the surname Ramos in the United States?
Ramos is the 112th most common surname in the United States (2010 U.S. Census), recorded for about 193,096 people.