Explore the Family Name Raghunandan
The meaning of Raghunandan
Indian: from a personal name meaning ‘son of Raghu’, an epithet of the Hindu god Rama, meaning ‘the speedy one’.
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How common is the last name Raghunandan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Raghunandan has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Raghunandan was ranked 72,237 in terms of popularity and had a count of 251 individuals bearing this name. However, by 2010, its rank increased to 57,516 with 354 individuals carrying the surname, indicating a substantial growth of 41.04 percent. Furthermore, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.09 individuals named Raghunandan in 2000, which increased to 0.12 in 2010. This is a rise of approximately 33.33 percent in the proportion of people with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #57,516 | 20.38% |
| Count | 251 | 354 | 41.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.12 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raghunandan
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Raghunandan, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census, also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing from 53.39 percent in 2000 to 56.50 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races significantly decreased from 24.30 percent in 2000 to just 6.50 percent in 2010. Interestingly, while no one identified as White or Hispanic in 2000, by 2010 these categories accounted for 6.50 percent and 2.54 percent respectively. The Black community saw a stunning increase from 10.76 percent in 2000 to 21.75 percent in 2010. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native holders of the surname slightly decreased from 6.37 percent to 6.21 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 53.39% | 56.5% | 5.83% |
| Black | 10.76% | 21.75% | 102.14% |
| Two or More Races | 24.3% | 6.5% | -73.25% |
| White | 0% | 6.5% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 6.37% | 6.21% | -2.51% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.54% | 0% |