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

Ramamurthy, 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 Ramamurthy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ramamurthy in America

Ramamurthy is the 43206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ramamurthy surname appeared 500 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 Ramamurthy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ramamurthy to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Ramamurthy

The surname Ramamurthy is of Indian origin, specifically from the southern state of Tamil Nadu. It dates back to the medieval period, around the 10th-12th centuries CE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words 'Rama' meaning the Hindu deity Lord Rama, and 'Murthy' meaning an idol or form.

Historically, the name was associated with families involved in temple worship and priestly duties, as well as scholars and learned individuals. It was a common practice in ancient India to adopt surnames based on one's occupation, lineage, or personal traits. The earliest known references to the name Ramamurthy can be found in inscriptions and copper plate records from the Chola and Pallava dynasties that ruled over parts of Tamil Nadu during that era.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Ramamurthy was Thirunavukkarasar Ramamurthy, a renowned Tamil scholar and poet who lived in the 15th century. His literary works, including the epic "Nayaka Vilakkam," are considered masterpieces of Tamil literature. Another notable figure was Ramamurthy Iyengar, a 17th-century mathematician and astronomer, who made significant contributions to the field of Indian astronomy.

In the 18th century, Ramamurthy Naidu was a prominent military commander who served under the Nayak rulers of Madurai. He is credited with leading successful campaigns against invading forces and defending the kingdom's territories. During the British colonial period, Ramamurthy Mudaliar was a respected judge and administrator who served in the Madras Presidency in the late 19th century.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Ramamurthy was Sir Alladi Krishnaswami Iyer (1883-1967), a distinguished lawyer, jurist, and statesman. He played a pivotal role in the drafting of the Indian Constitution and served as the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament.

The surname Ramamurthy has been carried by numerous scholars, artists, and professionals throughout history, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural and intellectual associations within the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ramamurthy

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

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 Ramamurthy 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Ramamurthy has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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