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

Ramu, 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 Ramu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ramu in America

Ramu is the 104156th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ramu surname appeared 172 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 Ramu.

The history of the last name Ramu

The surname Ramu has its origins in India, where it can be traced back to the ancient Sanskrit language. It is believed to have emerged as a surname sometime around the 8th century AD, during the Gupta Empire period.

Ramu is derived from the Sanskrit word "Rama," which has several meanings, including "pleasing," "charming," or "delightful." It was initially a title or an honorific used to refer to esteemed individuals or deities, particularly Lord Rama, the central figure in the epic Ramayana.

In ancient Indian texts and inscriptions, the name Ramu can be found inscribed on temple walls, coins, and other artifacts from various regions of the Indian subcontinent. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ramu is found in the Aihole Inscription, dated around the 7th century AD, which mentions a ruler named Ramu-Raju.

During the medieval period, the surname Ramu became more widespread and was adopted by various communities across India. It was particularly popular among the Brahmin and Kshatriya castes, as well as among some agricultural and trading communities.

Notable individuals with the surname Ramu include Ramu Samaddar (1916-1991), an Indian freedom fighter and politician from West Bengal, and Ramu Ramanathan (1938-2022), an Indian playwright, director, and actor known for his contributions to Tamil theater.

Another prominent figure was Ramu Kaka (1805-1871), a renowned Marathi poet and scholar who played a significant role in the revival of Marathi literature during the 19th century.

In the world of literature, Ramu Swarup (1935-2018) was a celebrated Hindi poet and novelist, renowned for his works exploring social issues and human emotions.

Ramu Sardesai (1949-2015), an Indian cricketer, was a former captain of the Indian national cricket team and is remembered for his leadership and batting prowess.

While the surname Ramu is primarily associated with India, it has also spread to other regions due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ramu

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

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 Ramu 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.

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

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