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

Ramjattan, 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 Ramjattan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ramjattan in America

Ramjattan is the 56710th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ramjattan surname appeared 360 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 Ramjattan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ramjattan 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 Ramjattan

The surname "RAMJATTAN" originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the northern regions of India and Pakistan. It is believed to have its roots in the Sanskrit language, derived from the words "Ram" and "Jattan," which together signify someone from the Jatt community who follows or reveres Lord Rama, a major deity in Hinduism.

The earliest records of the name can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 12th to 14th centuries, when the Jatt community played a significant role in the various kingdoms and empires that ruled the region. The name gained prominence during the reign of the Mughal Empire, as many Jatts held positions of authority and served in the imperial army.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Ramjattan was Sardar Ramjattan Singh, a renowned military leader who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the late 17th century. He was instrumental in several military campaigns and is mentioned in various historical texts and chronicles of that era.

Another prominent figure was Bhai Ramjattan, a Sikh scholar and preacher who lived during the late 18th century. He played a crucial role in spreading the teachings of Sikhism and is revered for his contributions to the Sikh religious literature.

In the early 19th century, Sardar Ramjattan Singh Majithia was a influential Sikh chieftain who ruled over the Majitha state in the Punjab region. He was a staunch ally of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the founder of the Sikh Empire, and played a vital role in the expansion and consolidation of the empire.

During the British Raj in India, the name Ramjattan continued to be prevalent among the Jatt community, particularly in the regions of Punjab and Haryana. One notable figure was Sardar Ramjattan Singh, a freedom fighter who participated in the Indian independence movement against British rule in the early 20th century.

In modern times, individuals with the surname Ramjattan have made significant contributions in various fields, including politics, sports, and literature. Notable examples include Gail Ramjattan, a Canadian politician and former member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, and Shivnarine Ramjattan, a Guyanese politician and former Minister of Public Security in Guyana.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ramjattan

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

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

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