2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ramnarace
A surname likely derived from Indian/Hindu origins, potentially referencing an esteemed or divine individual.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 179 Americans carry the last name Ramnarace. That puts it at #117,879 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,914,829 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ramnarace 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
179
1 in 1,914,829
Census rank
#117,879
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
156
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 156 bearers of the surname Ramnarace in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 117879th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ramnarace, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 32.1%. The next largest groups are Black (23.1%) and Two or More Races (17.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ramnarace
The surname RAMNARACE is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, likely in the region that is now known as West Bengal or Bangladesh. The name's roots can be traced back to the 16th or 17th century, when it was likely derived from a combination of words or phrases in one of the local languages spoken in that area.
One possible origin of the name could be from the Sanskrit words "ram" meaning "god" or "supreme being" and "narace" meaning "person" or "human". This would suggest that the name may have been given to someone who was considered a devout or pious individual, or perhaps a spiritual leader or religious figure.
Another potential source of the name could be from a place name or geographic location, as many surnames were derived from the names of villages, towns, or regions where families originated. It's possible that the name RAMNARACE or a similar variation was the name of a specific locality or settlement in the region.
While there are no definitive records of the name's earliest usage, it's likely that it first appeared in various official documents, tax records, or property deeds during the colonial era when the region was under British rule. It's also possible that the name may have been mentioned in ancient manuscripts or religious texts from the area, although such references have yet to be conclusively identified.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname RAMNARACE was Ramnath RAMNARACE, a prominent landowner and community leader who lived in the late 18th century in what is now West Bengal. Another notable figure was Govindram RAMNARACE, a respected scholar and teacher who authored several works on Hindu philosophy in the early 19th century.
In the 20th century, Haridas RAMNARACE was a renowned artist and painter who gained recognition for his vibrant depictions of rural life and landscapes in Bengal. Satyajit RAMNARACE, born in 1935, was a distinguished writer and journalist who wrote extensively on social and political issues in the region.
More recently, Anupama RAMNARACE, born in 1962, is a celebrated classical dancer and choreographer who has made significant contributions to preserving and promoting the traditional dance forms of South Asia.
While the surname RAMNARACE is not as common as some other Indian surnames, it has a rich history and cultural significance rooted in the diverse linguistic and religious traditions of the Indian subcontinent.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ramnarace
Among Census respondents with the surname Ramnarace, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 32.1%. The next largest groups are Black (23.1%) and Two or More Races (17.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Ramnarace 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 Ramnarace surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander32.1% · 50
- Black or African American23.1% · 36
- Two or more races17.3% · 27
- White12.8% · 20
- American Indian and Alaska Native9.6% · 15
- Hispanic or Latino5.1% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ramnarace
Ramnarace appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#113,791
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 154
+53 bearers (+52.5%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 35,537 places
2020
#117,879
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 156
+2 bearers (+1.3%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 4,088 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #113,791 | 154 | 0.05 | +53 bearers (+52.5%) | Up 35,537 places |
| 2020 | #117,879 | 156 | 0.05 | +2 bearers (+1.3%) | Down 4,088 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 Ramnarace 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 | #113,791 | #117,879 | -3.6% |
| Count | 154 | 156 | 1.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | 4.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ramnarace bearers went from 154 to 156 (+1.3% change). The surname moved down 4,088 positions in the national ranking, going from #113,791 to #117,879.
FAQ
Ramnarace surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ramnarace?
Name Census estimates that about 179 living Americans carry the surname Ramnarace. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,914,829 residents.
How common is Ramnarace?
Ramnarace ranks #117,879 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 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 156 people with the surname Ramnarace. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (179), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 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 Ramnarace.
Has Ramnarace become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ramnarace went from 154 recorded bearers to 156. That is an increase of 2 (+1.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #113,791 to #117,879.
What does the Census say about the background of Ramnarace?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ramnarace, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 32.1%. The next largest groups are Black (23.1%) and Two or More Races (17.3%). 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 Ramnarace in the 2020 Census, accounting for 32.1% (50 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ramnarace appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (32.1%), Black (23.1%), Two or More Races (17.3%). 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 Ramnarace (2000, 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 Ramnarace mean?
A surname likely derived from Indian/Hindu origins, potentially referencing an esteemed or divine individual. 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 Ramnarace (0.05 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 Americans have the surname Ramnarace?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.