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

Rampersaud, 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 Rampersaud surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rampersaud in America

Rampersaud is the 22573rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rampersaud surname appeared 1,138 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 Rampersaud.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rampersaud 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 Rampersaud

The surname Rampersaud has its origins in India, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have originated during the 16th or 17th century, and is a combination of two Sanskrit words: "Ram" meaning "Lord" or "God," and "persaud" which is derived from the Sanskrit word "prasada," meaning "boon" or "gift." This suggests that the name may have been given to an individual who was considered a "gift from God" or someone who was highly revered or respected within their community.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Rampersaud can be found in the historical records of the Mughal Empire, which ruled over large parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century. These records include references to individuals with the surname Rampersaud serving in various capacities, such as scribes, administrators, and courtiers.

As the British Empire expanded its influence in India during the 18th and 19th centuries, many individuals with the surname Rampersaud migrated to other parts of the world, including the Caribbean, Africa, and parts of Europe. One notable individual with this surname was Sookdeo Rampersaud, a prominent politician and activist from British Guiana (now Guyana) who played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence in the mid-20th century.

In India, the surname Rampersaud has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such figure was Shri Rampersaud Tandan, a renowned scholar and writer who lived in the 18th century and authored several works on Hindu philosophy and literature. Another notable individual was Pandit Rampersaud Mishra, a highly respected Sanskrit scholar and teacher who lived in the 19th century and made significant contributions to the study of ancient Indian texts.

Other notable individuals with the surname Rampersaud include Rampersaud Naipaul, a renowned Trinidadian writer and literary critic who was the older brother of Nobel laureate V.S. Naipaul, and Rampersaud Bisessar, a prominent politician and activist from Guyana who played a key role in the country's independence movement in the 1960s.

While the surname Rampersaud has its roots in India, it has since spread to various parts of the world, and individuals with this name can be found in countries such as Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, and even parts of Europe and North America. The name continues to carry a rich cultural and historical significance, reflecting its origins and the diverse experiences of those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rampersaud

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

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

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