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

Rampal, 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 Rampal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rampal in America

Rampal is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rampal surname appeared 101 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 Rampal.

The history of the last name Rampal

The surname RAMPAL is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of India. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "Ram" and "Pal," which together translate to "protector of Ram" or "servant of Ram." Ram is one of the principal deities in Hinduism, and the name was likely given to individuals who were devotees or servants of Lord Ram.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname RAMPAL can be traced back to the 12th and 13th centuries in various historical records and manuscripts from the region. One notable mention is found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, which details the administrative and revenue systems of the Mughal Empire.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname RAMPAL was Rampal Pandey, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 15th century. He was known for his contributions to Sanskrit literature and his work in promoting the teachings of Lord Ram.

Another notable figure with the surname RAMPAL was Rampal Singh, a Rajput warrior and chieftain who lived in the 17th century. He played a significant role in the defense of the Marwar region (now part of Rajasthan) against Mughal invasions.

In the 18th century, RAMPAL Choudhary was a prominent landlord and agriculturist in the Awadh region (now part of Uttar Pradesh). His family's influence and landholdings were substantial during that period.

Moving to more recent times, Swami Rampal was a controversial spiritual leader and self-proclaimed godman who founded the Kabir Panth sect in the late 20th century. He gained a significant following but was also embroiled in legal disputes and controversies.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Rampal Singh Chouhan, an Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Rajasthan in the 1970s and 1980s. He was a talented all-rounder and represented India in several Test matches.

While the surname RAMPAL has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the core meaning and historical significance of the name remain firmly rooted in its Indian origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rampal

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

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

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