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

Ramcharan, 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 Ramcharan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ramcharan in America

Ramcharan is the 28829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ramcharan surname appeared 825 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 Ramcharan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ramcharan 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 Ramcharan

The surname Ramcharan has its origins in India, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged around the 16th or 17th century. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "Rama" and "Charan," which together mean "servant of Lord Rama," a revered deity in Hinduism.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ramcharan can be found in the historical records of the Mughal Empire, which ruled over a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century. During this period, the name was primarily associated with Hindu communities in northern India.

The name Ramcharan has been found in various historical manuscripts and documents, including court records, land registers, and religious texts. One notable example is the Ramcharitmanas, a famous Hindu epic written by the 16th-century saint and poet Tulsidas, which features characters with names similar to Ramcharan.

Over the centuries, several individuals with the surname Ramcharan have made significant contributions to various fields. One noteworthy figure was Ramcharan Shukla (1875-1942), a prominent scholar and educator from the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. He played a crucial role in the promotion of Hindi literature and was instrumental in establishing several educational institutions.

Another notable bearer of the name was Ramcharan Sharma (1920-2007), a renowned Indian classical musician and exponent of the sarod, a stringed instrument. He was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, in 1975 for his contributions to the field of music.

In the realm of politics, Ramcharan Bohra (1901-1992) was a prominent figure in the Indian National Congress and served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India, which drafted the country's constitution after independence.

The name Ramcharan has also been associated with various place names in India. For instance, Ramcharan Nagar is a town located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, and Ramcharan Ghat is a historic area in the city of Varanasi, known for its religious significance and stunning ghats (steps) along the River Ganges.

While the surname Ramcharan is predominantly found in India, it has also been carried by individuals of Indian descent living in other parts of the world, including countries like Fiji, Mauritius, and South Africa, where significant Indian communities have existed for generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ramcharan

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

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

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