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

Ramlogan, 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 Ramlogan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ramlogan in America

Ramlogan is the 55619th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ramlogan surname appeared 369 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 Ramlogan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ramlogan 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 Ramlogan

The surname RAMLOGAN is of Indian origin, specifically from the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 14th centuries. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "Ram" and "Lagan," which together translate to "auspicious occasion" or "blessed event."

RAMLOGAN is a variation of the more common Indian surname "Ramlal," which is a combination of the words "Ram" (a Hindu deity) and "Lal" (meaning beloved or dear). The addition of "Lagan" instead of "Lal" suggests a connection to auspicious events or celebrations, possibly indicating that the name originated from a family associated with organizing or officiating such occasions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the RAMLOGAN surname can be found in a 17th-century manuscript from the Mughal Empire, which mentions a scribe named Govardhan RAMLOGAN. This document provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during the reign of the Mughal dynasty in India.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure named Shyam Sundar RAMLOGAN was a renowned scholar and poet from the region of Awadh, now part of modern-day Uttar Pradesh. He was known for his contributions to the literary traditions of the time and his works have been preserved in various anthologies.

Another notable individual was Munshi Mohan RAMLOGAN, a 19th-century Indian civil servant who served in the British East India Company's administration. He was recognized for his proficiency in languages and his role in facilitating communication between the British authorities and local populations.

In the early 20th century, Pandit Dwijendra Nath RAMLOGAN was a respected scholar and educator from Bengal, renowned for his teachings on Hindu philosophy and his efforts in promoting traditional Indian education.

A noteworthy figure from more recent history was Dr. Rajendra RAMLOGAN, a prominent physician and philanthropist from Uttar Pradesh, who dedicated his life to providing healthcare services to underprivileged communities in rural areas.

While the RAMLOGAN surname is primarily associated with India, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diasporic communities. However, its roots and historical significance can be traced back to the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, where it originated as a name denoting auspicious occasions and celebrations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ramlogan

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

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

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