Explore the Family Name Rampersad
The meaning of Rampersad
Indian: altered form of Ramprasad. This surname is found mainly in Trinidad and Tobago, South Africa, Mauritius, and Suriname; it is not used in India. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Krishna, Radha, Anamika, Anil, Baskaran, Bharat, Bhola, Bisram, Deonarine, Gangaram, Hemraj, Indar.
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How common is the last name Rampersad in the United States?
According to data drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rampersad has noticeably increased between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rampersad ranked 21,791 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to a rank of 17,734—a significant increase of 18.62%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose during this period, growing by 41.96% from 1,113 to 1,580. The proportion of individuals named Rampersad per 100,000 people also grew by 31.71%, from 0.41 to 0.54.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,791 | #17,734 | 18.62% |
| Count | 1,113 | 1,580 | 41.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.54 | 31.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rampersad
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rampersad, again based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there were various changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 25.43% of those with the Rampersad surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, which increased slightly to 28.42% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased significantly from 32.35% to 15.76%. The proportion of people with this surname who identified as White increased from 5.03% to 6.20%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase from 4.22% to 4.30%. The largest increase was seen in those identifying as Black, which jumped from 29.29% to 43.04%. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped from 3.68% to 2.28%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 29.29% | 43.04% | 46.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 25.43% | 28.42% | 11.76% |
| Two or More Races | 32.35% | 15.76% | -51.28% |
| White | 5.03% | 6.2% | 23.26% |
| Hispanic | 4.22% | 4.3% | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.68% | 2.28% | -38.04% |