Find out how popular the last name Daramy is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Daramy.

Daramy, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Daramy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Daramy in America

Daramy is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Daramy surname appeared 160 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Daramy.

The history of the last name Daramy

The surname DARAMY traces its origins to the Indian subcontinent, specifically the region of Bengal in what is now modern-day Bangladesh and West Bengal, India. The name is believed to have emerged during the 16th century, derived from the Bengali word "dāram," which means "weight" or "burden."

In its earliest recorded instances, the name was often spelled as "Dārāmī" or "Dārāmi," variations that reflect the linguistic influences of the region. These early spellings can be found in historical documents and records from the Mughal Empire, which ruled over much of South Asia during the 16th and 17th centuries.

One of the earliest known references to the name DARAMY can be found in a land registry document from the Mughal court, dated 1587. This document mentions a landowner named Mir Dārāmī, who held substantial property in the region of Dhaka, now the capital of Bangladesh.

As the centuries passed, the name underwent further changes in spelling and pronunciation. In the 18th century, records from the British East India Company show the name appearing as "Darāmee" or "Daramee," reflecting the influence of English orthography on the transliteration of the name.

One notable figure in history who bore the surname DARAMY was Maulana Abdur Rahman Darami, a renowned Islamic scholar and poet who lived in Bengal during the 17th century. He is best known for his poetic works, which were widely celebrated for their spiritual and mystical themes.

Another prominent individual with the surname DARAMY was Sir Abdur Rahman Daramy, a Bengali lawyer and jurist who served as a judge in the Calcutta High Court during the late 19th century. He was highly respected for his legal expertise and played a significant role in shaping the judicial system of British India.

In the 20th century, the name DARAMY gained further recognition through the work of Dr. Salim Daramy, a renowned physician and medical researcher who made significant contributions to the field of tropical medicine. Born in Dhaka in 1915, Dr. Daramy dedicated his life to combating malaria and other infectious diseases prevalent in the region.

Another notable figure was Khondkar Daramy, a prominent Bengali writer and journalist who lived from 1920 to 2002. He was widely acclaimed for his literary works, which explored themes of social justice and cultural identity in Bengal.

Despite its rich historical roots, the surname DARAMY remains relatively uncommon outside of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the West. However, it continues to be a cherished part of the cultural heritage of Bengal, serving as a testament to the region's diverse linguistic and historical influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Daramy

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Daramy.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Daramy was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Daramy was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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