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

Ramsingh, 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 Ramsingh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ramsingh in America

Ramsingh is the 54055th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ramsingh surname appeared 382 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 Ramsingh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ramsingh 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 Ramsingh

The surname RAMSINGH originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically the northern regions of India and Pakistan. It is a Hindu name that emerged during the medieval period, likely between the 12th and 16th centuries.

The name RAMSINGH is a combination of two words: "Ram," which is derived from the Sanskrit word "Rama," referring to the Hindu deity Lord Rama, and "Singh," a Sanskrit word meaning "lion." Together, the name RAMSINGH can be interpreted as "Lion of Rama" or "Protector of Rama."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name RAMSINGH can be found in the Mughal Empire's administrative records from the 16th century. During this time, the name was associated with members of the Rajput warrior class, who were known for their bravery and loyalty to the Hindu faith.

In the 18th century, a famous bearer of the name RAMSINGH was Maharaja Ramsingh I, the ruler of the princely state of Jaipur in Rajasthan, India. He is celebrated for his architectural contributions, including the construction of the iconic Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) in Jaipur.

Another notable figure with the surname RAMSINGH was Sir Ramsingh Maldeo, a 19th-century Indian nobleman and political leader from the Central Provinces (now Madhya Pradesh). He played a crucial role in the early stages of the Indian independence movement and was an advocate for social reforms.

In the early 20th century, Ramsingh Kadian was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and member of the Ghadar Party, which aimed to overthrow British rule in India through armed revolution. He was imprisoned and exiled for his involvement in the movement.

Ramsingh Malhotra, born in 1922, was an accomplished Indian journalist and author. He served as the editor-in-chief of The Statesman, one of India's leading English-language newspapers, and wrote several books on Indian history and culture.

While the surname RAMSINGH has its roots in Hindu tradition, it has become more widely adopted by various communities across India and the Indian diaspora around the world, transcending religious and cultural boundaries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ramsingh

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

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

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