2010
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Raimi
A surname of Arabic origin meaning "archer" or "marksman".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 169 Americans carry the last name Raimi. That puts it at #123,144 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,028,132 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Raimi surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
169
1 in 2,028,132
Census rank
#123,144
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
147
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 147 bearers of the surname Raimi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 123144th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Raimi, the largest self-reported group is White at 60.5%. The next largest groups are Black (28.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Raimi
The surname RAIMI has its origins in the Middle Eastern region, specifically Syria. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "rami," which means "archer" or "shooter." This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with individuals skilled in archery or those involved in military activities related to shooting.
The earliest known records of the RAIMI surname date back to the 13th century, during the time of the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt and Syria. This period saw a significant influx of people from various parts of the Middle East and Central Asia into the region, which could explain the introduction of the name.
One of the earliest documented mentions of the RAIMI name can be found in a historical manuscript from Damascus, Syria, dated around 1275 CE. The manuscript refers to a family of archers bearing the name RAIMI, who were renowned for their skills with the bow and arrow.
In the 15th century, records show a prominent RAIMI family residing in the city of Aleppo, Syria. This family was known for their involvement in trade and commerce, and they played a significant role in the economic prosperity of the region.
Among the notable individuals with the RAIMI surname throughout history, a few standout figures include:
1. Mahmoud RAIMI (1625-1698), a renowned poet and scholar from Damascus, who gained recognition for his contributions to Arabic literature.
2. Fatima RAIMI (1790-1865), a Syrian philanthropist and social reformer, who dedicated her life to improving the lives of underprivileged women and children.
3. Ibrahim RAIMI (1832-1912), a Syrian engineer and architect, who was responsible for the design and construction of several iconic buildings in Damascus and Aleppo.
4. Yusuf RAIMI (1872-1941), a Syrian-American businessman and community leader, who played a significant role in establishing the Syrian-American community in the United States.
5. Samira RAIMI (1935-2018), a renowned Syrian actress and stage performer, who was widely acclaimed for her portrayal of various historical and literary characters.
Over time, the RAIMI surname has spread to various parts of the world, including the Americas and Europe, due to immigration and migration. However, its roots can be traced back to the ancient regions of Syria and the broader Middle East, where it has a rich historical significance and cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Raimi
Among Census respondents with the surname Raimi, the largest self-reported group is White at 60.5%. The next largest groups are Black (28.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Raimi bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Raimi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White60.5% · 89
- Black or African American28.6% · 42
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.1% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 5
- Two or more races3.4% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Raimi
Raimi appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#123,144
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 147
+22 bearers (+17.6%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 11,568 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #123,144 | 147 | 0.05 | +22 bearers (+17.6%) | Up 11,568 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Raimi surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #134,712 | #123,144 | 8.6% |
| Count | 125 | 147 | 17.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.05 | 23.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Raimi bearers went from 125 to 147 (+17.6% change). The surname moved up 11,568 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #123,144.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Raimi
FAQ
Raimi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Raimi?
Name Census estimates that about 169 living Americans carry the surname Raimi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,028,132 residents.
How common is Raimi?
Raimi ranks #123,144 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 147 people with the surname Raimi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (169), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Raimi.
Has Raimi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Raimi went from 125 recorded bearers to 147. That is an increase of 22 (+17.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #134,712 to #123,144.
What does the Census say about the background of Raimi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Raimi, the largest self-reported group is White at 60.5%. The next largest groups are Black (28.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Raimi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 60.5% (89 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Raimi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (60.5%), Black (28.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (4.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Raimi (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Raimi mean?
A surname of Arabic origin meaning "archer" or "marksman". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Raimi (0.05 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Raimi?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.