Explore the Family Name Ranasinghe
The meaning of Ranasinghe
Sri Lankan: from Sinhalese rānā ‘king’ (created analogically from rānī ‘queen’ (Sanskrit rājnī)) + singhe ‘lion’ (Sanskrit simḥa). See Rana.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ranasinghe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ranasinghe has seen a notable increase in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 82,019 but by 2010, it had improved its standing to 66,164 - an upswing of approximately 19.33%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also grew significantly, with a 39.72% jump from 214 in 2000 to 299 in 2010. This is reflected in the proportion per 100k people which rose by 25%, from 0.08 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,019 | #66,164 | 19.33% |
| Count | 214 | 299 | 39.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ranasinghe
In relation to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those with the Ranasinghe surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. The percentage identifying as such increased slightly from 86.45% in 2000 to 89.63% in 2010. During the same period, there was a decrease in the percentage of those identifying as two or more races, white, and Hispanic. Specifically, the proportion of individuals who identify as two or more races dropped by 35.55%, while those identifying as white and Hispanic decreased by 15.37% and 14.10% respectively. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 86.45% | 89.63% | 3.68% |
| White | 5.14% | 4.35% | -15.37% |
| Two or More Races | 4.67% | 3.01% | -35.55% |
| Hispanic | 2.34% | 2.01% | -14.1% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |