Explore the Family Name Ramlakhan
The meaning of Ramlakhan
Indian: from a personal name, referring to the brothers Rama and Lakshmana, heroes of the epic poem Ramayana (see Ram, Lakshmanan). This surname is found mainly in Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname, and South Africa; it is apparently not used in India.
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How common is the last name Ramlakhan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ramlakhan significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ramlakhan ranked 79,676 in popularity, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 58,876th position – a substantial jump of 26.11%. The number of individuals with this surname also saw considerable growth during this period, rising from 222 to 344, resulting in an increase of nearly 55%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Ramlakhan per 100,000 people rose by 50%, from 0.08 to 0.12, indicating a growing prevalence of this surname in the population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #58,876 | 26.11% |
| Count | 222 | 344 | 54.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.12 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ramlakhan
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ramlakhan, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the largest percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both years, there was a slight decrease in this group from 43.69% to 40.41%. The most dramatic change occurred within the "Two or more races" and "Black" categories. The former saw a significant drop from 32.43% to 10.76%, while the latter experienced a substantial rise from 11.71% to 31.10%. Additionally, in 2010, individuals identifying as white and Hispanic appeared for the first time, each comprising 6.40% of those with the surname. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category, however, saw a decline from 7.66% to 4.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 43.69% | 40.41% | -7.51% |
| Black | 11.71% | 31.1% | 165.58% |
| Two or More Races | 32.43% | 10.76% | -66.82% |
| White | 0% | 6.4% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 6.4% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 7.66% | 4.94% | -35.51% |