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

Ranadive, 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 Ranadive surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ranadive in America

Ranadive is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ranadive surname appeared 131 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 Ranadive.

The history of the last name Ranadive

The surname Ranadive originates from the Indian subcontinent and is believed to have its roots in the Sanskrit language. The name is believed to have been derived from the words "rana" meaning "battle" or "warrior" and "diva" meaning "day" or "light." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a warrior or soldier who fought in battles during the day.

The earliest known record of the name Ranadive dates back to the 16th century, when it appeared in various historical records and manuscripts from the region. During this time, the name was often spelled differently, with variations such as "Ranadiv" or "Ranadev" appearing in various texts.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Ranadive was Shivaji Ranadive, a prominent military leader and warrior who lived in the 17th century. He played a significant role in the establishment of the Maratha Empire in India.

Another notable figure with the name Ranadive was Jayram Ranadive, a 19th-century social reformer and educator who worked towards the advancement of education and women's rights in India.

In the 20th century, one of the most famous individuals with the surname Ranadive was Arjun Singh Ranadive, born in 1892 and died in 1982. He was a prominent communist leader and politician in India, and played a crucial role in the country's independence movement.

Another notable individual was Vijay Ranadive, born in 1935, who was a prominent Indian-American businessman and co-founder of the software company, Oracle Corporation.

Additionally, Vasant Ranadive, born in 1929, was a renowned Indian cricketer who played for the Indian national team in the 1950s and is considered one of the best all-rounders in Indian cricket history.

Over the centuries, the surname Ranadive has been associated with various regions across India, particularly in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat, where it has a strong historical presence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ranadive

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

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

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