Explore the Family Name Raman
The meaning of Raman
Indian (Kerala, Tamil Nadu): from a personal name derived from Sanskrit rāma ‘pleasing, charming’ (see Ram) + the Tamil-Malayalam third-person masculine singular suffix -n. — Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames, this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Shankar, Krishna, Anand, Ravi, Usha, Natarajan, Sankar, Sudha, Vijay, Anil, Balu, Ganapathy.
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How common is the last name Raman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Raman has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 18,324th in popularity, but jumped to the 14,105th spot by 2010 - a remarkable change of 23.02%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 1,396 to 2,131 during the same period, marking an increase of 52.65%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people bearing the Raman surname grew by 38.46%, from 0.52 to 0.72.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,324 | #14,105 | 23.02% |
| Count | 1,396 | 2,131 | 52.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.72 | 38.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raman
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Raman has also seen changes over the decade from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The most significant shift is observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander group, where the percentage climbed from 75.43% to 81.04%. There were also noticeable shifts in the White and Hispanic groups, both showing decreases of 30.37% and 27.58% respectively. Although the presence of the surname in the Black community was non-existent in 2000, it appeared in 2010 with a 2.16% share. A small 0.38% of the Raman surname surfaced within the American Indian and Alaskan Native community, despite being absent in 2000. However, the representation of the surname within the 'two or more races' category slightly decreased by 10.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 75.43% | 81.04% | 7.44% |
| White | 12.61% | 8.78% | -30.37% |
| Two or More Races | 5.87% | 5.26% | -10.39% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 2.39% | -27.58% |
| Black | 0% | 2.16% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.38% | 0% |