| ![Show Contents]() Ramel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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France
Etymology of RamelWhat does the name Ramel mean? The Ramel surname comes from the Old French "ramel," in turn from the Latin "ramus," meaning "a branch;" as such it may have been a topographic name for someone who lived in a wooded area. It has also been suggested that the name was of nickname origins for someone who had a connection with Palm Sunday (dimanche des rameaux). Early Origins of the Ramel familyThe surname Ramel was first found in Languedoc where this celebrated family held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Ramel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ramel research. Another 442 words (32 lines of text) covering the years 1365, 1470, 1577, 1586, 1673, 1692, 1766, 1768, 1791, 1792, 1815, 1819 and 1829 are included under the topic Early Ramel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ramel Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Ramel, Ramelle, Ramels, Ramelles, Rammel, Rammelle, Rammels, Rammelles, Rauml, Raumel, Raumels, Raumelle, Raumelles, La Ramuel and many more. Early Notables of the Ramel family- Jean Pierre Ramel, General
Ramel RankingFrance, the name Ramel is the 2,779th most popular surname with an estimated 2,000 - 2,500 people with that name. 1
| Ramel migration to the United States | + |
Ramel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- George Ramel, who settled in Philadelphia in 1751
Ramel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Mr. Ramel, who settled in Philadelphia in 1863
| Contemporary Notables of the name Ramel (post 1700) | + |
- Brooke Ramel, American singer-songwriter
- Jean-Pierre Ramel, French Brigadier General during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars from 1789 to 1815 2
- Jean-Pierre Ramel (1768-1815), French general during the French Revolutionary Wars
- Baron Powel Karl Henric Ramel (1922-2007), Swedish entertainer
- Baron Stig Ramel, Swedish Administrator, Stockholm
- Hans Ramel, Swedish Trade Association Executive
- http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
- Generals Who Served in the French Army during the Period 1789-1815. (Retrieved 2015, August 12) Jean-Pierre Ramel. Retrieved from http://www.napoleon-series.org/research/c_frenchgenerals.html
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