Explore the Family Name Ramsaroop
The meaning of Ramsaroop
Indian: from a personal name from Sanskrit or Hindi ramswaroop meaning ‘like Rama’ or ‘in the image of Rama’ (see Ram). This surname is found mainly in Trinidad and Tobago, South Africa, and Guyana; it is not used in India.
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How common is the last name Ramsaroop in the United States?
The surname Ramsaroop has seen a significant rise in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Ramsaroop ranked 58,692 in popularity among U.S. surnames, with approximately 323 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 44,500, representing a 24.18% increase in popularity. The count of people with the Ramsaroop surname also saw a substantial growth of 49.54%, reaching 483 by 2010. This change denotes an increased proportion per 100k people, which climbed from 0.12 to 0.16, signifying a 33.33% enhancement.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #44,500 | 24.18% |
| Count | 323 | 483 | 49.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.16 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ramsaroop
Ethnic identity associated with the surname Ramsaroop underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the largest ethnic group was Asian/Pacific Islander at 39.63%, followed closely by those identifying with two or more races at 33.13%. However, by 2010, there was a notable shift; the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders increased to 43.69%, while those identifying with two or more races decreased drastically to 14.70%. The Black community represented by this surname experienced a substantial increase, moving from 14.86% in 2000 to 30.02% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Whites and Hispanics experienced slight declines, whereas the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained stable.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 39.63% | 43.69% | 10.24% |
| Black | 14.86% | 30.02% | 102.02% |
| Two or More Races | 33.13% | 14.7% | -55.63% |
| Hispanic | 6.19% | 5.8% | -6.3% |
| White | 4.33% | 3.93% | -9.24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.86% | 1.86% | 0% |