Explore the Family Name Ramcharitar
The meaning of Ramcharitar
Indian: from a personal name, from Sanskrit ramcharitra meaning ‘of Rama-like character’ (see Ram). This surname is found mainly in Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana; it is not used in India.
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How common is the last name Ramcharitar in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ramcharitar has seen a significant uptick in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 78,549 among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had jumped to rank 65,244, representing an increase of nearly 17%. The actual number of individuals with this surname also grew during this period, from 226 in 2000 to 304 in 2010, a rise of 34%. When considered as a proportion of the population per 100,000 people, the Ramcharitar surname increased by 25% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,549 | #65,244 | 16.94% |
| Count | 226 | 304 | 34.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ramcharitar
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting trends for the Ramcharitar surname. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose by approximately 46%, from 34.07% in 2000 to 49.67% in 2010. Conversely, those reporting two or more races decreased significantly from 35.4% to 8.22%, a drop of roughly 77%. There were small increases in those identifying as White and Black, with the former rising by almost 24% to reach 6.58% and the latter experiencing a 35% increase to account for 28.62% of the group in 2010. Furthermore, new categories appeared in 2010 that were not present in 2000: Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native, which made up 3.95% and 2.96% of the Ramcharitars respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 34.07% | 49.67% | 45.79% |
| Black | 21.24% | 28.62% | 34.75% |
| Two or More Races | 35.4% | 8.22% | -76.78% |
| White | 5.31% | 6.58% | 23.92% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.95% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.96% | 0% |