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

Ramzan, 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 Ramzan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ramzan in America

Ramzan is the 61899th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ramzan surname appeared 324 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 Ramzan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ramzan 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 Ramzan

The surname RAMZAN has its origins in the Middle East and is derived from the Arabic word "Ramadan", which refers to the holy month of fasting in the Islamic faith. This name is predominantly found among Muslim communities across various regions, including the Indian subcontinent and parts of Central Asia.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the RAMZAN surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the Persian region, where it was used to refer to those born during the month of Ramadan or those who celebrated the festival with particular reverence. The name gained prominence in the Indian subcontinent during the Mughal era, as many nobles and scholars adopted it as a sign of their religious devotion.

In the 16th century, the RAMZAN surname appeared in various historical documents and records, such as the Akbarnama, a biographical account of the Mughal Emperor Akbar's reign. One notable figure from this period was Mir Ramzan, a renowned poet and scholar who served in the court of Emperor Akbar.

As the Islamic faith spread across different regions, the RAMZAN surname also found its way into various local dialects and languages. In Bengal, for instance, the name was often spelled as "Ramjan", while in Central Asia, it was commonly written as "Ramazan".

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the RAMZAN surname. One such figure was Ramzan Khan, a prominent military leader and governor during the Mughal era, who played a crucial role in the conquest of the Deccan region in the 17th century.

In the 19th century, Ramzan Ali Khan was a prominent landowner and philanthropist from the Bengal region, known for his contributions to education and social welfare initiatives.

Another notable figure was Ramzan Kadyrov, a Chechen political leader and the former President of the Chechen Republic, who served from 2007 to 2011.

More recently, Ramzan Akhmat Khan was a celebrated Pakistani cricket umpire who officiated numerous international matches in the 20th century, earning widespread respect for his fairness and integrity.

While the RAMZAN surname has its roots in the Islamic tradition, it has since been adopted by diverse communities across various regions, each with their own unique cultural and linguistic adaptations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ramzan

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

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

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