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

Ramjas, 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 Ramjas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ramjas in America

Ramjas is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ramjas surname appeared 111 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 Ramjas.

The history of the last name Ramjas

The surname RAMJAS has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Ramjasa," which means a devotee or a follower of Lord Rama, a central figure in the Hindu epic Ramayana.

The name RAMJAS was initially prevalent in the northern regions of India, particularly in the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. It gained prominence during the Mughal era, when many Hindus adopted surnames to distinguish themselves from the ruling Muslim population.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the RAMJAS surname can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The text mentions a "Ramjas Pandit," a scholar and advisor to the emperor.

In the 17th century, the RAMJAS name appeared in the writings of the famous Sufi poet and mystic, Bulleh Shah. One of his disciples, a devotee named Ramjas, is mentioned in his poetry, indicating the prevalence of the name during that period.

As the Mughal Empire expanded, the RAMJAS surname spread across different regions of India. Notable individuals with this surname include:

1. Lala Ramjas Mal (1825-1888), a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Delhi, who established the iconic Ramjas College in 1916, which bears his name.
2. Bhagwan Das Ramjas (1871-1943), a renowned Urdu poet and writer from Punjab, known for his works such as "Bagh-e-Navras" and "Riyaz-e-Sukhan."
3. Ramjas Pandit (16th century), the scholar and advisor mentioned in the Ain-i-Akbari, who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar.
4. Ramjas Narain (1904-1989), an Indian politician and freedom fighter who played a significant role in the Quit India Movement.
5. Ramjas Lal (1928-2006), a distinguished Indian diplomat and author, who served as India's ambassador to several countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom.

Many place names in India, particularly in the northern states, are also associated with the RAMJAS surname, such as Ramjas Nagar, a suburb in Delhi, and Ramjas Pura, a town in Punjab.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ramjas

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

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

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