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

Rammohan, 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 Rammohan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rammohan in America

Rammohan is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rammohan surname appeared 108 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 Rammohan.

The history of the last name Rammohan

The surname RAMMOHAN is of Indian origin, specifically from the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have originated in the medieval period, around the 12th to 15th centuries CE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words 'Ram' meaning God, and 'Mohan' meaning charming or enchanting, thus translating to 'the charming God' or 'the enchanting God'.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 16th century, with references found in various historical texts and manuscripts from Bengal. One notable mention is in the 'Ain-i-Akbari', a 16th-century work commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, which detailed the administrative system of the Mughal Empire.

The name RAMMOHAN was not uncommon among the educated and affluent classes of Bengal during the medieval and early modern periods. Several individuals bearing this surname made significant contributions to various fields, including literature, philosophy, and social reform.

One of the most renowned figures with this surname was Raja Ram Mohan Roy (1772-1833), a prominent Bengali Renaissance figure, social reformer, and the founder of the Brahmo Samaj movement. He played a pivotal role in abolishing the practice of Sati (widow burning) and advocated for the rights of women and the underprivileged.

Another notable bearer of the name was Rammohan Chakravarti (1753-1824), a Bengali poet and writer who made significant contributions to the literary world of his time. His works, such as 'Annadamangal' and 'Bhavani-Pradurbhav', are considered classic examples of Bengali literature.

In the field of philosophy, Rammohan Vidyavagish (1785-1858) was a renowned scholar and thinker who wrote extensively on Vedanta and Hindu philosophy. His works played a crucial role in reviving and reinterpreting ancient Indian philosophical traditions.

Rammohan Mullick (1824-1899), a prominent Bengali businessman and philanthropist, was also a notable figure with this surname. He made significant contributions to the development of Calcutta (now Kolkata) and established several educational institutions and charitable organizations.

The name RAMMOHAN was also found in various place names across Bengal, such as Rammohanpur, a town in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal, and Rammohan Colony, a neighborhood in Kolkata. These place names were likely derived from individuals bearing the surname RAMMOHAN who had lived or owned property in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rammohan

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

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

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