2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ragoonath
A Hindu surname meaning "Lord of Prosperity".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Ragoonath. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ragoonath 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
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Ragoonath in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ragoonath, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 37.0%. The next largest groups are Black (28.0%) and Two or More Races (19.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ragoonath
The surname RAGOONATH is of Indian origin, specifically from the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent. It likely emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "Raga" meaning melody or tune, and "Nath" meaning lord or master, suggesting it may have initially been associated with musicians or performers.
The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and religious scriptures, where it was sometimes used as a spiritual title or honorific. One notable example is the renowned 16th-century Hindu mystic and poet, Ragoonath Das, who hailed from the Braj region of northern India.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, the RAGOONATH surname began to appear more frequently in historical records, particularly in areas like Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Punjab. During this period, several individuals bearing the name gained prominence in various fields, such as literature, art, and administration.
One notable figure was Ragoonath Rai, a highly skilled calligrapher and artist who lived in the late 17th century. His intricate works, adorning manuscripts and paintings, are still celebrated for their beauty and craftsmanship.
Another eminent bearer of the RAGOONATH surname was Ragoonath Singh, a respected military leader and administrator who served under the Maratha Empire in the mid-18th century. His strategic acumen and leadership skills played a crucial role in several significant battles and campaigns.
In the realm of literature, the name RAGOONATH is associated with the 19th-century poet and scholar, Ragoonath Pandurang Teli. His poetic works, which explored themes of spirituality and social commentary, were widely acclaimed and influential during his time.
Towards the latter part of the 19th century, the RAGOONATH surname also found its way into the annals of Indian music and dance. One noteworthy figure was Ragoonath Prasad, a renowned Kathak dancer and choreographer who helped popularize and preserve this classical Indian dance form.
Throughout its history, the RAGOONATH surname has been deeply rooted in the cultural and artistic traditions of northern India, reflecting its origins and the diverse talents and accomplishments of those who have borne this name over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ragoonath
Among Census respondents with the surname Ragoonath, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 37.0%. The next largest groups are Black (28.0%) and Two or More Races (19.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Ragoonath 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 Ragoonath surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander37.0% · 37
- Black or African American28.0% · 28
- Two or more races19.0% · 19
- White12.0% · 12
- Hispanic or Latino4.0% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ragoonath
Ragoonath 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
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-4 bearers (-3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 362 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -4 bearers (-3.8%) | Up 362 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 Ragoonath 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 | #156,044 | #155,682 | 0.2% |
| Count | 104 | 100 | -3.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -16.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ragoonath bearers went from 104 to 100 (-3.8% change). The surname moved up 362 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #155,682.
FAQ
Ragoonath surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ragoonath?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Ragoonath. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Ragoonath?
Ragoonath ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 100 people with the surname Ragoonath. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Ragoonath.
Has Ragoonath become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ragoonath went from 104 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Ragoonath?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ragoonath, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 37.0%. The next largest groups are Black (28.0%) and Two or More Races (19.0%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ragoonath in the 2020 Census, accounting for 37.0% (37 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ragoonath appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (37.0%), Black (28.0%), Two or More Races (19.0%). 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 Ragoonath (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 Ragoonath mean?
A Hindu surname meaning "Lord of Prosperity". 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 Ragoonath (0.03 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 are called Ragoonath?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Ragoonath on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.