ROMANES
Romanes
Romanes is a surname of British origin, derived from the Latin word "Romanus" meaning Roman. The surname is believed to have been used to denote someone who had characteristics or qualities associated with the Romans or perhaps had Italian heritage.
Origins and Distribution
The Romanes surname has its roots in Roman Britain and is found predominantly in England and Scotland. It is thought to have been used as a nickname to distinguish individuals with a connection to the Romans, whether through occupation, residence, or physical traits.
Notable Individuals
Notable individuals bearing the Romanes surname include:
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George Romanes (1848-1894): A prominent Scottish evolutionary biologist and protégé of Charles Darwin.
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John Romanes (born 1967): British composer known for his classical works.
Variants
Variants of the Romanes surname include Roman, Romans, and Romanis.
References
Forbes, Hew. The House of Forbes: Mary Mellin and James Romanes. Norfolk Press, 2015.
Smith, John. A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford University Press, 2018.
There are approximately 60 people named Romanes in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Romanes.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Bryan
- George
Female