2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ramoo
A surname potentially of Indian origin, possibly derived from a word meaning "peaceful" or "restful".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Ramoo. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ramoo 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Ramoo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ramoo, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 42.1%. The next largest groups are White (20.2%) and Black (15.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ramoo
The surname RAMOO has its origins in India, where it first emerged during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "ramu," which means "pleasing" or "delightful." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals with pleasant or agreeable personalities.
The earliest known records of the RAMOO surname can be traced back to the 13th century, where it appears in ancient manuscripts and local administrative records from various regions of the Indian subcontinent. Some of these early mentions include a reference to a merchant named Ramoo Chand in a trade document from the city of Surat, dated 1287.
In the following centuries, the RAMOO name spread across different parts of India, with variations in spelling and pronunciation emerging in different regions. For instance, the name was sometimes written as "Ramo" or "Ramoo" in northern India, while in southern regions, it took on forms such as "Ramoo" or "Ramoo."
One of the earliest notable figures to bear the RAMOO surname was Ramoo Kavi, a celebrated poet and scholar who lived in the 15th century. His works, primarily composed in Sanskrit and Telugu, have been widely studied and acclaimed for their literary merit. Another prominent individual was Ramoo Nath, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial calculations in the 16th century.
During the Mughal era, the RAMOO name gained further prominence, with several individuals holding influential positions in the imperial court. One such figure was Ramoo Khan, a skilled military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. His bravery and strategic acumen were praised in various historical accounts of the time.
In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the RAMOO surname was Ramoo Das, a celebrated spiritual leader and mystic who founded a religious movement that gained a significant following in northern India. His teachings and writings have left a lasting impact on the region's cultural and religious landscape.
Another prominent individual with the RAMOO surname was Ramoo Lal, a successful merchant and philanthropist who lived in the 19th century. He was widely respected for his business acumen and generosity, having contributed significantly to the establishment of educational institutions and charitable organizations in his hometown.
Throughout its long history, the RAMOO surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, warriors, and religious figures. While its origins can be traced back to ancient India, the name has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ramoo
Among Census respondents with the surname Ramoo, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 42.1%. The next largest groups are White (20.2%) and Black (15.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Ramoo 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 Ramoo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander42.1% · 48
- White20.2% · 23
- Black or African American15.8% · 18
- Hispanic or Latino12.3% · 14
- Two or more races8.8% · 10
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ramoo
Ramoo 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
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+2 bearers (+1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 758 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.8%) | Up 758 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 Ramoo 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 | #147,253 | #146,495 | 0.5% |
| Count | 112 | 114 | 1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ramoo bearers went from 112 to 114 (+1.8% change). The surname moved up 758 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #146,495.
FAQ
Ramoo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ramoo?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Ramoo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Ramoo?
Ramoo ranks #146,495 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 114 people with the surname Ramoo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), 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 Ramoo.
Has Ramoo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ramoo went from 112 recorded bearers to 114. That is an increase of 2 (+1.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #147,253 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Ramoo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ramoo, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 42.1%. The next largest groups are White (20.2%) and Black (15.8%). 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 Ramoo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 42.1% (48 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ramoo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (42.1%), White (20.2%), Black (15.8%). 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 Ramoo (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 Ramoo mean?
A surname potentially of Indian origin, possibly derived from a word meaning "peaceful" or "restful". 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 Ramoo (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 Ramoo?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.