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

Ramnath, 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 Ramnath surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ramnath in America

Ramnath is the 33410th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ramnath surname appeared 683 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 Ramnath.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ramnath 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 Ramnath

The surname RAMNATH is of Indian origin and can be traced back several centuries. It is a Hindu name derived from the Sanskrit words "Ram" meaning God, and "Nath" meaning master or lord. This combination essentially translates to "Lord Ram" or "Master of God."

The name is believed to have originated in the northern regions of India, particularly in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, where the worship of Lord Ram has been prevalent since ancient times. The earliest known references to this surname can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Ramayana and the Puranas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname RAMNATH appears in the 16th century, when a Hindu scholar and poet named Tulsidas, also known as RAMNATH Das (1532-1623), composed the iconic Hindu epic Ramcharitmanas, which narrates the life of Lord Ram. His work is considered a masterpiece of Indian literature and has had a profound influence on Hindu culture and traditions.

Another notable figure with the surname RAMNATH was Swami Ramnath (1857-1903), a renowned Indian yogi and spiritual teacher. He was born in Uttar Pradesh and is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of the modern yoga movement, having taught and popularized yoga practices in various parts of India and beyond.

In the 19th century, a prominent freedom fighter and social reformer from Maharashtra named Gopal Hari RAMNATH Deshmukh (1823-1892) played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. He advocated for the abolition of discriminatory practices against women and lower castes, and worked towards promoting education and social upliftment.

During the early 20th century, a renowned Indian politician and lawyer named RAMNATH Goenka (1904-1991) made significant contributions to the field of journalism. He founded The Indian Express newspaper and is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Indian media history.

Another notable figure with the surname RAMNATH was the Indian classical vocalist and musicologist RAMNATH Sarma (1910-1988). He was a respected exponent of the Khyal style of Hindustani classical music and was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, for his contributions to the field of music.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ramnath

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

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

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