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

Ramdas, 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 Ramdas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ramdas in America

Ramdas is the 61585th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ramdas surname appeared 326 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 Ramdas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ramdas 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 Ramdas

The surname Ramdas is believed to have originated in India, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is considered to be a Hindu name, and its roots can be traced back to the Sanskrit language.

One of the earliest known references to the name Ramdas can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was used as a name for devotees of the Hindu god Rama. The name is a combination of the words "Ram," which refers to the god Rama, and "das," which means servant or devotee.

During the medieval period, the Ramdas surname gained prominence among certain Hindu communities, particularly in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan. It was often associated with individuals who followed the teachings of the Hindu saint Ramdas, who lived in the 17th century and was a prominent figure in the Bhakti movement.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Ramdas was Ramdas Samarth, a renowned spiritual leader and philosopher who lived in the 17th century (1608-1681). He was a prominent figure in the Varkari tradition and played a significant role in spreading the teachings of devotional worship.

Another notable figure with the surname Ramdas was Ramdas Swami, a Hindu mystic and spiritual teacher who lived in the 19th century (1824-1892). He was known for his teachings on the path of self-realization and was a revered figure in the Radhasoami faith.

In the 20th century, Ramdas Kathiya (1902-1986) was a prominent Indian independence activist and a member of the Indian National Congress. He played a significant role in the struggle for India's independence from British rule.

Ramdas Shastri (1911-1988) was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and author who made significant contributions to the study and preservation of ancient Hindu texts and literature.

Ramdas Lamb (1932-2021) was an American writer and spiritual teacher who embraced Hinduism and dedicated his life to the study and promotion of Indian philosophy and spirituality.

While the surname Ramdas has its roots in India and is predominantly associated with Hindu communities, it has also been adopted by individuals of other religions and ethnicities over time. However, the historical significance and meaning of the name remain deeply rooted in its Sanskrit origins and the reverence for the Hindu god Rama.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ramdas

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

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

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