2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ramjeet
An Indian surname derived from the Sanskrit words "Ram" (God) and "jeet" (victory), meaning "victory of God."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Ramjeet. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ramjeet 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
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Ramjeet in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ramjeet, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 51.7%. The next largest groups are Black (16.9%) and White (11.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ramjeet
The surname "RAMJEET" is of Indian origin, specifically from the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 12th to 16th centuries. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "Ram" and "Jeet," which together translate to "victory of Lord Rama," a significant figure in Hindu mythology.
One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the 14th century, when it appeared in ancient Hindu scriptures and manuscripts. During this time, the name was closely associated with the warrior class, or Kshatriyas, who were known for their bravery and military prowess. It is believed that the name was originally bestowed upon individuals who displayed exceptional valor and strength in battle.
In the 16th century, the name gained prominence in the region of Rajasthan, where it was closely tied to the ruling Rajput clans. One notable individual bearing this surname was Ramjeet Singh, a Rajput warrior and chieftain who lived from 1560 to 1628. He was renowned for his leadership and military tactics during the conflicts between the Rajput kingdoms and the Mughal Empire.
Another historically significant figure with this surname was Ramjeet Kaur, a female warrior and poet who lived in the late 17th century. She was celebrated for her bravery on the battlefield and her poetic works, which often glorified the valor of Sikh warriors. Her compositions have been preserved in the revered Guru Granth Sahib, the sacred scripture of Sikhism.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, the surname "RAMJEET" was also found in various parts of northern India, including Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. One notable individual from this period was Ramjeet Singh Rathore, a Rajput nobleman and military leader who played a crucial role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against the British East India Company.
Another individual of note was Ramjeet Singh Kapoor, a renowned Punjabi poet and writer who lived from 1835 to 1905. His literary works, which focused on themes of love, spirituality, and social commentary, have had a lasting impact on Punjabi literature and culture.
Overall, the surname "RAMJEET" has a rich historical legacy, deeply rooted in the warrior traditions and cultural heritage of northern India. It has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including literature, warfare, and spirituality, throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ramjeet
Among Census respondents with the surname Ramjeet, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 51.7%. The next largest groups are Black (16.9%) and White (11.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Ramjeet 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 Ramjeet surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander51.7% · 61
- Black or African American16.9% · 20
- White11.9% · 14
- Hispanic or Latino11.0% · 13
- Two or more races5.1% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.4% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ramjeet
Ramjeet appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+10 bearers (+9.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,021 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.3%) | Up 8,021 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 Ramjeet 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 | #151,532 | #143,511 | 5.3% |
| Count | 108 | 118 | 9.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ramjeet bearers went from 108 to 118 (+9.3% change). The surname moved up 8,021 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #143,511.
FAQ
Ramjeet surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ramjeet?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Ramjeet. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Ramjeet?
Ramjeet ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 118 people with the surname Ramjeet. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Ramjeet.
Has Ramjeet become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ramjeet went from 108 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 10 (+9.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #151,532 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Ramjeet?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ramjeet, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 51.7%. The next largest groups are Black (16.9%) and White (11.9%). 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 Ramjeet in the 2020 Census, accounting for 51.7% (61 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ramjeet appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (51.7%), Black (16.9%), White (11.9%). 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 Ramjeet (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 Ramjeet mean?
An Indian surname derived from the Sanskrit words "Ram" (God) and "jeet" (victory), meaning "victory of God." 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 Ramjeet (0.04 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 share the surname Ramjeet?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.