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

Ranu, 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 Ranu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ranu in America

Ranu is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ranu surname appeared 129 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 Ranu.

The history of the last name Ranu

The surname RANU originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically the northern regions of India and Pakistan. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century.

The name RANU is derived from the Sanskrit word "ranu," which means "war" or "battle." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who were warriors, soldiers, or military leaders.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name RANU can be found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century historical record commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. It mentions a nobleman named Ranu Khan, who served as a governor in the province of Lahore during the reign of Akbar.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Ranu Singh was a member of the Rajput nobility in the region of Rajasthan. He is known for his role in defending the city of Chittor against the Mughal forces in 1567.

During the 18th century, a notable individual named Ranu Pratap Singh ruled over the princely state of Karauli in present-day Rajasthan. He is remembered for his patronage of the arts and literature, as well as for his efforts to modernize the administration of his kingdom.

In the 19th century, Ranu Bhupal Singh was a renowned ruler of the princely state of Kishangarh, also in Rajasthan. He is credited with building several architectural marvels, including the magnificent Kishangarh Fort and various palaces and temples.

Another notable figure with the surname RANU was Ranu Khawaja, a 16th-century poet and scholar from the city of Lahore (now in modern-day Pakistan). His works, written in Persian, were highly acclaimed during his lifetime and are still studied by scholars of Persian literature.

While the name RANU has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has also been found in various other regions, likely due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the surname remains most prevalent in the northern parts of India and Pakistan, where it has a rich historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ranu

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

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

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