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

Ranade, 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 Ranade surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ranade in America

Ranade is the 65964th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ranade surname appeared 300 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 Ranade.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ranade 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 Ranade

The surname RANADE is of Indian origin, specifically from the state of Maharashtra. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century CE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Rana,' which means 'warrior' or 'soldier,' suggesting that the family may have had a military background or association with the ruling class of that era.

The RANADE surname is predominantly found among the Brahmin community in Maharashtra. It is said to have been adopted by families who were part of the Chitpavan Brahmin sub-caste, which was known for its scholarly and administrative roles during the Maratha Empire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the RANADE surname can be traced back to the 16th century, when a person named Govind Pant RANADE is mentioned in the chronicles of the Maratha ruler, Shivaji Maharaj. Govind Pant RANADE served as a minister and advisor to Shivaji and played a significant role in the establishment of the Maratha Empire.

In the 18th century, Nana Phadnavis RANADE (1742-1800) was a prominent figure who served as the chief minister (Peshwa) of the Maratha Empire. He is known for his diplomatic and administrative skills, as well as his role in maintaining the stability of the empire during a turbulent period.

Another notable RANADE was Mahadev Govind RANADE (1842-1901), a renowned social reformer, judge, and one of the founders of the Prarthana Samaj, a religious reform movement in Maharashtra. He advocated for the abolition of child marriage, the promotion of widow remarriage, and the education of women.

In the field of literature, Ramabai RANADE (1863-1924) was a pioneering Marathi poet and social worker. She is considered one of the first modern Indian feminist writers and played a significant role in promoting women's education and social reform.

Lastly, Damodar Ramchandra RANADE (1885-1970) was a renowned Marathi playwright, novelist, and poet. He is best known for his plays, which explored social issues and human relationships, and his contribution to the development of modern Marathi literature.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals with the RANADE surname, who have left their mark on various fields throughout history, contributing to the rich cultural and intellectual heritage of Maharashtra and India.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ranade

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

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

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