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

Ramanujam, 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 Ramanujam surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ramanujam in America

Ramanujam is the 65782nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ramanujam surname appeared 301 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 Ramanujam.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ramanujam 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 Ramanujam

The surname RAMANUJAM originates from India and is derived from the Sanskrit name Ramanuja, which was the name of a prominent Hindu philosopher and theologian from the 11th century CE. The name Ramanuja is a combination of two Sanskrit words, "Rama" meaning Lord Vishnu and "Anuja" meaning younger brother or follower.

RAMANUJAM is closely associated with the Sri Vaishnavism tradition of Hinduism, which was propagated by Ramanuja. The earliest records of the surname can be found in ancient Tamil literature and inscriptions from the medieval period. It is believed that the followers and disciples of Ramanuja's teachings adopted the name RAMANUJAM as a mark of respect and allegiance to their spiritual leader.

One of the earliest known references to the name RAMANUJAM can be found in the inscriptions of the Chola Dynasty, which ruled over parts of modern-day Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka between the 9th and 13th centuries CE. These inscriptions mention individuals with the title "Ramanuja Bhatta" or "Ramanuja Dasa," indicating their association with Ramanuja's philosophy.

Notable individuals with the surname RAMANUJAM include Srinivasa Ramanujan (1887-1920), a self-taught mathematical genius from Tamil Nadu, whose groundbreaking contributions to number theory and infinite series have had a lasting impact on modern mathematics. Another prominent figure is Chakravarthi Rajagopalachari (1878-1972), a renowned Indian politician, writer, and statesman who served as the last Governor-General of India.

Other historical figures with the surname RAMANUJAM include Vedanta Desika (1268-1369), a prolific philosopher and scholar of Sri Vaishnavism, and Manavala Mamunigal (1370-1443), a revered Tamil poet and mystic who composed numerous devotional works. Additionally, Kurinji Kesava Perumal (1670-1750), a Tamil scholar and author, made significant contributions to the study of ancient Tamil literature and grammar.

The surname RAMANUJAM has its origins deeply rooted in the rich cultural and philosophical traditions of India, particularly those associated with the Sri Vaishnavism sect of Hinduism. Its historical significance and association with notable figures in various fields have contributed to its enduring presence and recognition across the subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ramanujam

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

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

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