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

Ramsundar, 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 Ramsundar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ramsundar in America

Ramsundar is the 86645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ramsundar surname appeared 215 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 Ramsundar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ramsundar 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 Ramsundar

The surname RAMSUNDAR originated in India, with its roots traceable to the Sanskrit language. The name is a compound word formed by the combination of two words: "Ram" and "Sundar." "Ram" is a revered name in Hinduism, referring to the divine avatar or incarnation of Lord Vishnu. "Sundar" means beautiful or handsome. The name RAMSUNDAR can be interpreted as "beautiful Ram" or "handsome Ram."

The name RAMSUNDAR has been prevalent in various regions of India, particularly in the northern and central parts of the country. It is commonly found among Hindu communities and has a strong association with the Hindu faith and cultural traditions. The earliest known references to the name can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was often used as a descriptive epithet for Lord Ram.

Historical records indicate that the name RAMSUNDAR appeared in various ancient manuscripts and inscriptions from different periods in Indian history. One notable example is the Ramsundar Suri, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 17th century during the Mughal era. He was known for his literary works, including the epic poem "Ramcharitmanas," which narrates the life and journey of Lord Ram.

Another notable figure bearing the name RAMSUNDAR was Ramsundar Das, a prominent spiritual leader and saint who lived in the 18th century. He was a devotee of Lord Krishna and contributed significantly to the Bhakti movement, a spiritual tradition that emphasized devotion and love for the divine.

In the 19th century, Ramsundar Pandit was a renowned scholar and educator who played a crucial role in the revival of Sanskrit education in India. He established several educational institutions and was instrumental in promoting the study of ancient Indian literature and philosophy.

During the Indian freedom struggle against British colonial rule, Ramsundar Trivedi was a prominent figure who actively participated in the non-violent resistance movement led by Mahatma Gandhi. He was imprisoned several times for his involvement in the freedom movement and his unwavering commitment to the cause of Indian independence.

The name RAMSUNDAR has also been associated with various places and geographical locations in India. For instance, Ramsundar Nagar is a town located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, while Ramsundar Pur is a village in the state of Bihar. These place names are likely derived from individuals or families bearing the surname RAMSUNDAR who resided or had significant influence in those regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ramsundar

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

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

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