Romos Surname Guide

Behind the Romos surname stands Ramos, a Spanish name that clerks and families wrote in more than one way. The family name meaning is “Branches”, the same as for Ramos.

How the spelling arose

The two spellings differ in a small detail: Romos has “o” where Ramos has “a”. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Related forms: Remos, Ramo and Ramas.

The 2010 US Census counted 445 people named Romos, ranking it number 47,614 among American surnames. Of these, 88% identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Romos coat of arms

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