Explore the Family Name Ramnarine
The meaning of Ramnarine
Indian: variant of Ramnarain. This surname is found mainly in Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana; it is not used in India. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Kumar, Kumarie, Vishnu, Asha, Avinash, Basdeo, Chandroutie, Dharam, Ganga, Gangadai, Indar, Khemraj.
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How common is the last name Ramnarine in the United States?
The surname Ramnarine has seen a notable increase in popularity over the decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Ramnarine ranked 23,372nd in terms of most common surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to 18,939th – an increase of nearly 19%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew significantly during this period, with a rise from 1,015 in 2000 to 1,441 in 2010. This represents a growth rate of approximately 42%. The proportion of people named Ramnarine per 100,000 individuals also increased by roughly 29% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,372 | #18,939 | 18.97% |
| Count | 1,015 | 1,441 | 41.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.49 | 28.95% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ramnarine
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows an interesting shift between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Ramnarines identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by about 14%, and there was a striking hike in those identifying as Black, up nearly 98%. Individuals identifying as White also saw a significant rise, more than doubling from 4.43% to 9.02%. The representation of Ramnarines identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased, albeit at a lesser rate of 53.89%. However, there was a drastic reduction in those identifying with two or more races, dropping from 36.55% to 10.48%. Lastly, those identifying as Hispanic saw a marginal increase of 4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 35.96% | 40.94% | 13.85% |
| Black | 15.67% | 31.02% | 97.96% |
| Two or More Races | 36.55% | 10.48% | -71.33% |
| White | 4.43% | 9.02% | 103.61% |
| Hispanic | 5.71% | 5.97% | 4.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.67% | 2.57% | 53.89% |