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Etymology of Ramelles

What does the name Ramelles mean?

The Ramelles 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 Ramelles family

The surname Ramelles was first found in Languedoc where this celebrated family held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Ramelles family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ramelles 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 Ramelles History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Ramelles Spelling Variations

Spelling 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 Ramelles family

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Migration of the Ramelles family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: George Ramel settled in Philadelphia in 1751; and Mr. Ramel settled in Philadelphia in 1863.



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