2000
#70,473
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 259
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.10
Very Rare Last name
Ramdin
A surname originating from India, potentially related to the Hindu god Rama.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 349 Americans carry the last name Ramdin. That puts it at #69,562 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 982,104 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ramdin 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
349
1 in 982,104
Census rank
#69,562
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
304
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 304 bearers of the surname Ramdin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 69562nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ramdin, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 46.4%. The next largest groups are Black (23.0%) and White (10.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ramdin
The surname RAMDIN is of Indian origin, tracing its roots back to the northern regions of the subcontinent during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Ramadhin," which translates to "servant of the divine." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who held spiritual or religious roles within their communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name RAMDIN can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was occasionally used to refer to scholars, priests, or devotees of the Hindu faith. While specific dates are difficult to pinpoint, these references indicate that the name has a long and storied history within the Indian cultural landscape.
As time progressed, the RAMDIN surname spread across various regions of India, with notable individuals bearing the name emerging in various contexts. One such figure was Pandit Ramdin Sharma, a renowned scholar and philosopher from the 16th century, who made significant contributions to the study of Vedic literature and Hindu philosophy.
During the British colonial era in India, the RAMDIN surname gained further recognition as individuals with this name played important roles in various spheres of society. For instance, Ramdin Lal was a prominent businessman and philanthropist from the late 19th century, known for his involvement in the development of educational institutions and charitable initiatives.
As Indian diaspora communities began to establish themselves around the world, the RAMDIN surname traveled with them. In the Caribbean region, particularly in countries like Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago, the name gained a strong foothold, with several notable individuals bearing this surname emerging over the centuries.
One such figure was Surat Ramdin, a pioneering political activist and trade unionist from British Guiana (now Guyana) in the early 20th century, who played a pivotal role in advocating for workers' rights and promoting social justice. Another prominent individual was Shiv Ramdin, a renowned Guyanese writer and academic who made significant contributions to the literary landscape of the Caribbean region in the latter half of the 20th century.
In more recent times, the RAMDIN surname has continued to be carried by individuals across various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts. Ravi Ramdin, a Dutch politician of Indian descent, has served as a member of the House of Representatives in the Netherlands, while Raman Ramdin, a Trinidadian cricketer, represented the West Indies national team in the late 20th century.
Overall, the surname RAMDIN has a rich and diverse history, spanning centuries and continents, and reflecting the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Indian subcontinent. Its presence in various regions of the world serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Indian diaspora communities and their contributions to the tapestry of global society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ramdin
Among Census respondents with the surname Ramdin, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 46.4%. The next largest groups are Black (23.0%) and White (10.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Ramdin 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 Ramdin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander46.4% · 141
- Black or African American23.0% · 70
- White10.9% · 33
- Two or more races10.2% · 31
- American Indian and Alaska Native5.9% · 18
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 11
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ramdin
Ramdin appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#64,388
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 309
+50 bearers (+19.3%)
Per 100,000 0.10
Rank movement Up 6,085 places
2020
#69,562
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 304
-5 bearers (-1.6%)
Per 100,000 0.10
Rank movement Down 5,174 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #70,473 | 259 | 0.10 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #64,388 | 309 | 0.10 | +50 bearers (+19.3%) | Up 6,085 places |
| 2020 | #69,562 | 304 | 0.10 | -5 bearers (-1.6%) | Down 5,174 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 Ramdin 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 | #64,388 | #69,562 | -8.0% |
| Count | 309 | 304 | -1.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.10 | 0.10 | 1.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ramdin bearers went from 309 to 304 (-1.6% change). The surname moved down 5,174 positions in the national ranking, going from #64,388 to #69,562.
FAQ
Ramdin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ramdin?
Name Census estimates that about 349 living Americans carry the surname Ramdin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 982,104 residents.
How common is Ramdin?
Ramdin ranks #69,562 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.10 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 304 people with the surname Ramdin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (349), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.1 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.10 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 Ramdin.
Has Ramdin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ramdin went from 309 recorded bearers to 304. That is a decrease of 5 (-1.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #64,388 to #69,562.
What does the Census say about the background of Ramdin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ramdin, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 46.4%. The next largest groups are Black (23.0%) and White (10.9%). 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 Ramdin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 46.4% (141 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ramdin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (46.4%), Black (23.0%), White (10.9%). 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 Ramdin (2000, 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 Ramdin mean?
A surname originating from India, potentially related to the Hindu god Rama. 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 Ramdin (0.10 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 many people are called Ramdin?
See how many people have the surname Ramdin on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.