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

Ramaiah, 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 Ramaiah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ramaiah in America

Ramaiah is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ramaiah surname appeared 147 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 Ramaiah.

The history of the last name Ramaiah

The surname Ramaiah traces its origins to India, specifically to the southern states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words 'Rama' and 'Iah', meaning 'pleasing' and 'God' respectively. It is believed to have originated in the 15th or 16th century during the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Ramaiah can be found in the Madras Record Office, which contains documents dating back to the 17th century. These records mention individuals with the surname Ramaiah serving as officials and administrators in various regions under the Nayak rulers.

The name Ramaiah has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Ramaiah Mudaliyor, a prominent merchant and philanthropist who lived in the 18th century. He was known for his contributions to the development of the city of Madras, now known as Chennai.

Another historically significant individual with the surname Ramaiah was Nandamuri Ramaiah, a Telugu actor and producer who lived from 1923 to 1976. He played a pivotal role in the growth and popularization of the Telugu film industry.

In the field of literature, Ramaiah Sastry, who lived from 1858 to 1925, was a renowned Telugu poet and scholar. His works, such as 'Veyipadagalu' and 'Andhra Kavita Ratnavali', are considered classics in Telugu literature.

The surname Ramaiah has also been associated with places and locations. For instance, Ramaiahpet is a village in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh. This village likely derived its name from an individual or family bearing the surname Ramaiah who resided there.

Another notable figure with the surname Ramaiah was Seshagiri Ramaiah, an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who lived from 1886 to 1926. He played an active role in the Indian independence movement and worked towards the upliftment of marginalized communities.

While the surname Ramaiah has its roots in southern India, it has since spread to other parts of the country and even abroad, carried by individuals and families who have migrated over the centuries. Despite its widespread reach, the name continues to hold cultural and historical significance, particularly in the regions where it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ramaiah

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

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 Ramaiah 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 Ramaiah was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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