2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Premdas
A surname originating from the Sanskrit words "prem" meaning love and "das" meaning servant, indicating devotion or service to God.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Premdas. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Premdas surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Premdas in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Premdas, the largest self-reported group is Black at 46.6%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (30.2%) and Two or More Races (10.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Premdas
The surname Premdas has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, likely between the 12th and 15th centuries. The name Premdas is a combination of two Sanskrit words: "prem" meaning love or affection, and "das" meaning servant or devotee.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Premdas surname can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and religious texts, where it was commonly used as a title or honorific for devotees of various deities. It is possible that the name was initially adopted by individuals or families who were deeply devoted to their faith and spiritual practices.
In the 16th century, during the Mughal Empire's rule in India, the Premdas name appears in several administrative records and land ownership documents. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname had achieved a certain level of social status and influence during that period.
One notable historical figure with the surname Premdas was Premdas Kathavachak, a renowned storyteller and poet who lived in the 17th century. He is credited with popularizing the Rajasthani folk literature and oral traditions through his captivating storytelling performances.
Another prominent individual was Premdas Mitra, a Bengali writer and social reformer who lived from 1823 to 1891. He was a pioneer in promoting education and social progress in Bengal and played a significant role in the Bengali Renaissance movement.
In the 19th century, Premdas Kaviraj was a celebrated Hindu scholar and poet from the Uttar Pradesh region. He authored several works on Hindu philosophy and literature, which are still widely studied and revered today.
The Premdas name has also been associated with various places and locations across India. For instance, there is a village called Premdas Nagar in the state of Uttar Pradesh, which may have been named after an influential individual or family with the Premdas surname.
During the British colonial era, several individuals with the Premdas surname were involved in various capacities, such as civil servants, educators, and businessmen. One notable figure was Premdas Rajvanshi, a prominent industrialist and philanthropist who lived from 1856 to 1932.
While the Premdas surname originated in India, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Hindu traditions and cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Premdas
Among Census respondents with the surname Premdas, the largest self-reported group is Black at 46.6%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (30.2%) and Two or More Races (10.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Premdas bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Premdas surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American46.6% · 54
- Asian and Pacific Islander30.2% · 35
- Two or more races10.3% · 12
- Hispanic or Latino6.9% · 8
- White5.2% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Premdas
Premdas appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+7 bearers (+6.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,424 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.4%) | Up 5,424 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Premdas surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #150,452 | #145,028 | 3.6% |
| Count | 109 | 116 | 6.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Premdas bearers went from 109 to 116 (+6.4% change). The surname moved up 5,424 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #145,028.
FAQ
Premdas surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Premdas?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Premdas. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Premdas?
Premdas ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Premdas. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Premdas.
Has Premdas become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Premdas went from 109 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 7 (+6.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Premdas?
Among Census respondents with the surname Premdas, the largest self-reported group is Black at 46.6%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (30.2%) and Two or More Races (10.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Premdas in the 2020 Census, accounting for 46.6% (54 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Premdas appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (46.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (30.2%), Two or More Races (10.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Premdas (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Premdas mean?
A surname originating from the Sanskrit words "prem" meaning love and "das" meaning servant, indicating devotion or service to God. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Premdas (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Premdas?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.