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

Ranga, 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 Ranga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ranga in America

Ranga is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ranga surname appeared 154 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 Ranga.

The history of the last name Ranga

The surname "RANGA" is believed to have originated in India, specifically from the Sanskrit word "ranga," which means "color" or "complexion." It is often associated with people who have a reddish or fair complexion.

In ancient India, the name was commonly used as a descriptive term or nickname for individuals with a reddish or fair complexion. Over time, it evolved into a surname, particularly in the southern regions of the country.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name "RANGA" can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, dating back to the 5th century BCE. It was often used in reference to deities or characters described as having a reddish or fair complexion.

The name "RANGA" has also been found in various historical records and manuscripts from the medieval period in India. For instance, it appears in the inscriptions and copper plate grants issued by various rulers and dynasties, such as the Cholas and the Chalukyas.

Some notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname "RANGA" include:

1. Ranga Iyengar (1673-1738), a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of calculus.
2. Ranga Rao (1508-1572), a prominent ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire, known for his military campaigns and patronage of arts and culture.
3. Ranga Pillai (1712-1761), a dubash (translator) and diarist who documented the French colonial rule in India during the 18th century.
4. Ranga Reddy (1784-1838), a prominent ruler of the Wanaparthy Samsthanam, a princely state in present-day Telangana, India.
5. Ranga Iyer (1899-1972), an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

The name "RANGA" is also found in various place names across India, particularly in the southern states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. For example, Ranga Reddy district in Telangana derives its name from the ruler Ranga Reddy mentioned earlier.

While the name "RANGA" has its roots in ancient India, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in Indian culture and tradition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ranga

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

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

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