About the Remes Surname

Search old registers for Remes and you will soon meet Remus too. Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “A descendant of Remus (protector)”.

Arms associated with the name

There is no single Remes family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

How the spelling arose

Remes is listed among the recognised spellings of Remus. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. You may also find the name written Remis, Remu and Ramus.

The 2010 US Census counted 350 people named Remes, ranking it number 58,042 among American surnames. Research your Remes family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.