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

Ramineni, 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 Ramineni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ramineni in America

Ramineni is the 86645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ramineni surname appeared 215 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 Ramineni.

The history of the last name Ramineni

The surname RAMINENI is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a Telugu surname, with its roots traced back to the early medieval period, around the 11th to 13th centuries CE.

RAMINENI is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Raminya," which means "pleasing" or "delightful." Over time, this word evolved into the Telugu form "Ramineni," indicating that the name may have been given to individuals who possessed pleasing or delightful qualities.

In ancient Telugu literature and inscriptions, various spellings of the name can be found, such as "Raminya," "Raminya," and "Ramineni." These variations suggest the name's long-standing presence in the region's history and culture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the RAMINENI surname is found in a 12th-century copper plate inscription from the Kakatiya dynasty, which ruled parts of present-day Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The inscription mentions a person named "Ramineni Somanatha," who held an important administrative position during that period.

Another notable individual bearing the RAMINENI surname was Ramineni Venkata Subba Rao (1842-1921), a prominent social reformer and writer from Andhra Pradesh. He played a significant role in advocating for the education of women and the abolition of certain social practices during the 19th century.

In the field of literature, Ramineni Upendra (1903-1979) was a renowned Telugu poet and writer. He was known for his contributions to modern Telugu poetry and his works that explored themes of social justice and human emotions.

Ramineni Srinivasa Rao (1908-1982) was a distinguished Telugu writer and playwright. His plays, such as "Malapilla" and "Navaratnalu," explored socio-cultural themes and garnered critical acclaim.

Another notable figure was Ramineni Sastri (1905-1984), a prominent Vedic scholar and Indologist. He made significant contributions to the study and preservation of ancient Sanskrit texts and Hindu scriptures.

While the RAMINENI surname is predominantly found in the southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, it has also spread to other parts of India and the world due to migration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ramineni

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

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

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