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

Ramprasad, 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 Ramprasad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ramprasad in America

Ramprasad is the 98553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ramprasad surname appeared 184 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 Ramprasad.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ramprasad 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 Ramprasad

The surname RAMPRASAD originated in India, with its earliest known roots dating back to the 16th century. It is a compound name derived from the Sanskrit words "Ram," meaning "Lord Rama" (one of the principal deities in Hinduism), and "Prasad," which translates to "gift" or "blessing." This name was likely bestowed upon individuals as a mark of reverence and gratitude for the divine blessings they received.

The name RAMPRASAD has been found in various ancient Hindu texts and manuscripts, particularly those related to the worship of Lord Rama. One of the earliest known references appears in the Ramacharitamanas, a famous Hindi devotional text composed by the 16th-century poet Goswami Tulsidas, where he mentions a devotee named Ramprasad.

Over the centuries, the name has been associated with several notable figures. One of the most prominent was Ramprasad Sen (1718-1775), a famous Bengali poet and devotional singer whose works played a significant role in the Bhakti movement of the 18th century. His compositions, known as Ramprasadi, are still revered and widely sung in Bengal.

Another notable figure was Ramprasad Bismil (1897-1927), an Indian revolutionary who played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. He was a key member of the Hindustan Republican Association and participated in several acts of rebellion, including the Kakori Train Robbery in 1925.

In the realm of literature, Ramprasad Chanda (1898-1965) was a renowned historian and archaeologist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Indian history and culture. His works, such as "The Indo-Aryan Races" and "Studies in the Puranic Records on Hindu Rites and Customs," are considered seminal texts in their respective fields.

Moving to the field of music, Ramprasad Khare (1934-2018) was a celebrated Indian classical singer and composer, known for his mastery of the Khayal and Thumri genres. He was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, in 1989 for his contributions to Hindustani classical music.

Lastly, Ramprasad Banik (1919-2008) was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer from West Bengal. He played an active role in the Indian independence movement and later dedicated his life to promoting education and social welfare initiatives in rural areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ramprasad

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

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

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