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

Ramasamy, 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 Ramasamy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ramasamy in America

Ramasamy is the 34967th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ramasamy surname appeared 645 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 Ramasamy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ramasamy 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 Ramasamy

The surname Ramasamy has its origins in the Tamil language and is believed to have originated in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a combination of two words: "Rama," which is a common Hindu name and refers to the avatar of the god Vishnu, and "sami," which means a respected person or a leader.

The earliest known references to this surname can be traced back to the 8th century AD, during the reign of the Pallava dynasty in the Tamil region. Some historical records from this period mention individuals with the name Ramasamy serving as administrators or chieftains in various villages and towns.

In the 11th century, the Chola dynasty, one of the most influential empires in southern India, had several notable individuals bearing the surname Ramasamy. One such person was Ramasamy Mudaliar, a renowned scholar and poet who lived between 1020 and 1090 AD. His works, primarily in the form of devotional hymns, are still studied and celebrated in Tamil literature.

Another notable figure with this surname was Ramasamy Nayak, a military commander who served under the Vijayanagar Empire in the 16th century. He was known for his bravery and strategic skills, and his exploits were documented in various historical accounts of the time.

In the 18th century, during the reign of the Maratha Empire in parts of southern India, there were several instances of individuals with the surname Ramasamy holding important administrative positions. One such person was Ramasamy Pillai, who served as the Dewan (minister) to the Maratha ruler Shivaji between 1730 and 1745.

As the name Ramasamy spread across different regions of Tamil Nadu, it also acquired various local variations and spellings. For example, in certain areas, it was spelled as "Ramaswamy" or "Ramasammy." Additionally, some families incorporated their village or town names into their surnames, resulting in variations like "Ramasamy Pillai" or "Ramasamy Mudaliar."

Throughout history, individuals with the surname Ramasamy have made significant contributions in various fields, including literature, politics, and social reform. One notable example is C. Rajagopalachari (1878-1972), a prominent Indian politician and independence activist who also served as the last Governor-General of India. Another distinguished figure was K. Ramasamy (1884-1972), a renowned Tamil scholar and writer who played a crucial role in reviving and promoting Tamil literature and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ramasamy

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

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

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