2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Rampaul
A surname indicating association with the Hindu goddess Rama or the Indian town Rampura.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Rampaul. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rampaul 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Rampaul in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rampaul, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 26.4%. The next largest groups are White (22.3%) and Two or More Races (19.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rampaul
The surname RAMPAUL is of Indian origin, specifically from the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, likely between the 12th and 16th centuries. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "Rama" and "Pal," with "Rama" being a revered name in Hindu mythology and "Pal" meaning protector or guardian.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name RAMPAUL can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and religious texts, where it was often used as a descriptive title or honorific for individuals who were considered protectors or guardians of the faith. The name was particularly prevalent among the warrior and ruling classes of the time.
In the 14th century, a renowned military commander named RAMPAUL Singh led the armies of the Rajput kingdom of Mewar against invading Mughal forces. His bravery and leadership in defending the kingdom earned him widespread recognition and the title "RAMPAUL," meaning the protector of Rama or the guardian of the faith.
During the 16th century, a scholar and poet named RAMPAUL Tomar gained fame for his literary works and contributions to the Braj Bhasha literature of northern India. His poetry often explored themes of devotion and spirituality, reflecting the religious connotations associated with the name RAMPAUL.
In the 18th century, a prominent figure named RAMPAUL Choudhary was a respected landowner and influential member of the Rajput community in the region of present-day Uttar Pradesh. His family's ancestral estate was known as "RAMPAUL Nagar," which further solidified the name's connection to place names and geographic locations.
Another notable individual bearing the surname RAMPAUL was Pandit RAMPAUL Sharma, a revered Hindu scholar and philosopher who lived in the 19th century. He authored several influential works on Hindu theology and spirituality, cementing his reputation as a learned and respected figure in his time.
Throughout history, the surname RAMPAUL has been closely associated with Hindu religious and cultural traditions, reflecting the name's roots in the Sanskrit language and its connection to the revered figure of Rama. Despite its ancient origins, the name continues to be widely used in various regions of India and among the Indian diaspora around the world.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rampaul
Among Census respondents with the surname Rampaul, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 26.4%. The next largest groups are White (22.3%) and Two or More Races (19.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Rampaul 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 Rampaul surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander26.4% · 32
- White22.3% · 27
- Two or more races19.8% · 24
- Black or African American19.0% · 23
- American Indian and Alaska Native8.3% · 10
- Hispanic or Latino4.1% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rampaul
Rampaul 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
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+13 bearers (+12.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,223 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+12.0%) | Up 10,223 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 Rampaul 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 | #151,532 | #141,309 | 6.7% |
| Count | 108 | 121 | 12.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rampaul bearers went from 108 to 121 (+12.0% change). The surname moved up 10,223 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #141,309.
FAQ
Rampaul surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rampaul?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Rampaul. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Rampaul?
Rampaul ranks #141,309 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 121 people with the surname Rampaul. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), 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 Rampaul.
Has Rampaul become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rampaul went from 108 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 13 (+12.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #151,532 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Rampaul?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rampaul, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 26.4%. The next largest groups are White (22.3%) and Two or More Races (19.8%). 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 Rampaul in the 2020 Census, accounting for 26.4% (32 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rampaul appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (26.4%), White (22.3%), Two or More Races (19.8%). 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 Rampaul (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 Rampaul mean?
A surname indicating association with the Hindu goddess Rama or the Indian town Rampura. 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 Rampaul (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 Americans have the surname Rampaul?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.