The surname Ramel originates from Old French, where "Ramel " is a diminutive of "ra(i)m, " meaning "branch" from Latin "ramus. " It is a topographic name for someone who lived in a thickly wooded area. The name has also been associated with Palm Sunday (dimanche des rameaux), suggesting a nickname origin for someone connected to this event. The surname Ramel has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 52, 403rd in 2000 and dropped to 53, 802nd by 2010. The number of individuals with the surname Ramel increased from 372 in 2000 to 384 in 2010, which is a numerical increase of 12 individuals, but the rank of the surname decreased, indicating a relative decline in popularity. The name Ramel is important because it reflects a historical connection to geography and possibly religious events.
