2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ramautar
Giver of divine light, from the Sanskrit "rama" meaning divine and "uttara" meaning light.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Ramautar. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ramautar 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Ramautar in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ramautar, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 55.1%. The next largest groups are Black (21.5%) and Hispanic (6.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ramautar
The surname Ramautar is believed to have originated in India, particularly in the northern states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, where it is commonly found among the Hindu communities. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "Rama" and "Uttar," with "Rama" being one of the most revered Hindu deities and "Uttar" meaning "later" or "after."
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Ramautar can be traced back to the 16th century, where it appears in several ancient Hindu scriptures and local records. It is believed that the name was originally associated with individuals or families who settled in areas after the arrival of Lord Rama, as depicted in the epic Ramayana.
One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Ramautar was Pandit Ramautar Shastri, a renowned scholar and Sanskrit expert who lived in the 17th century. He authored several influential works on Hindu philosophy and literature, which are still studied and revered today.
In the 18th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Raja Ramautar Singh, a powerful ruler of the princely state of Rewa in Madhya Pradesh. He was known for his military prowess and his efforts in expanding and strengthening his kingdom.
Another notable figure with the surname Ramautar was Ramautar Tiwari, a prominent freedom fighter and social reformer who played a significant role in India's struggle for independence from British rule in the early 20th century. He was born in 1875 and dedicated his life to the cause of national liberation and social justice.
During the 19th century, the surname Ramautar was also associated with several distinguished scholars and poets. One such figure was Ramautar Mishra, a celebrated Hindi writer and poet who contributed immensely to the literary renaissance of the Hindi language. He was born in 1823 and is known for his works that explored themes of spirituality and human emotions.
In more recent times, Ramautar Pandey, an eminent scientist and researcher, made significant contributions to the field of agricultural biotechnology. He was born in 1930 and his groundbreaking work on crop improvement and sustainable farming practices has been widely recognized and acclaimed.
While the surname Ramautar has its roots in India, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, the historical significance and cultural associations of this name remain deeply rooted in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the northern regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ramautar
Among Census respondents with the surname Ramautar, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 55.1%. The next largest groups are Black (21.5%) and Hispanic (6.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Ramautar 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 Ramautar surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander55.1% · 59
- Black or African American21.5% · 23
- Hispanic or Latino6.5% · 7
- White5.6% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native5.6% · 6
- Two or more races5.6% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ramautar
Ramautar 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
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-9 bearers (-7.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,490 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.8%) | Down 8,490 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 Ramautar 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 | #143,149 | #151,639 | -5.9% |
| Count | 116 | 107 | -7.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ramautar bearers went from 116 to 107 (-7.8% change). The surname moved down 8,490 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #151,639.
FAQ
Ramautar surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ramautar?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Ramautar. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Ramautar?
Ramautar ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 107 people with the surname Ramautar. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Ramautar.
Has Ramautar become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ramautar went from 116 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 9 (-7.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Ramautar?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ramautar, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 55.1%. The next largest groups are Black (21.5%) and Hispanic (6.5%). 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 Ramautar in the 2020 Census, accounting for 55.1% (59 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ramautar appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (55.1%), Black (21.5%), Hispanic (6.5%). 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 Ramautar (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 Ramautar mean?
Giver of divine light, from the Sanskrit "rama" meaning divine and "uttara" meaning light. 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 Ramautar (0.04 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 common is the surname Ramautar?
If you just want to know how many people are called Ramautar, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.