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

Ramchandran, 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 Ramchandran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ramchandran in America

Ramchandran is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ramchandran surname appeared 102 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 Ramchandran.

The history of the last name Ramchandran

The surname RAMCHANDRAN has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the southern regions of India. It can be traced back to the 15th century and is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit root words "Rama" and "Chandra," which together signify "the moon" or "the lord of the moon."

In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Puranas and the Ramayana, the name "Ramachandra" is closely associated with Lord Rama, one of the principal deities in Hinduism and the central figure in the epic Ramayana. The name RAMCHANDRAN is a derivative of this revered name, reflecting the cultural and religious significance of the region.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the surname RAMCHANDRAN can be found in historical records and manuscripts from the Vijayanagar Empire, which ruled over parts of southern India from the 14th to the 17th century. During this period, the name was particularly prevalent among the Brahmin communities of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.

One notable individual bearing the surname RAMCHANDRAN was Ramanuja (1017-1137), a influential Hindu philosopher and theologian who revived the Vishishtadvaita school of Vedanta. His teachings and writings had a profound impact on the religious and cultural landscape of southern India, and his followers were instrumental in the preservation and propagation of the RAMCHANDRAN surname.

Another prominent figure was Ramakrishna Paramahamsa (1836-1886), a mystic and spiritual teacher from Bengal, who played a pivotal role in the revival of Hinduism in the 19th century. Although not directly related to the surname RAMCHANDRAN, his teachings and philosophy resonated with many followers, including those bearing this name.

In the literary realm, one cannot overlook the contributions of Sir C.V. Raman (1888-1970), a Nobel Prize-winning physicist and the first Asian to receive the prestigious award for his groundbreaking work on the scattering of light, now known as the Raman effect. While his surname is not directly related to RAMCHANDRAN, it shares a similar linguistic root and cultural significance.

Yet another notable individual bearing the RAMCHANDRAN surname was S. Ramachandran (1922-2009), an Indian civil servant and diplomat who served as the Governor of various states in India, including Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. His distinguished career in public service and diplomacy brought honor and recognition to the RAMCHANDRAN name.

Throughout history, the surname RAMCHANDRAN has been associated with various place names and localities in southern India, such as Ramachandrapuram, Ramachandranagar, and Ramachandrapalli, reflecting the widespread presence and influence of individuals bearing this name in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ramchandran

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

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

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