UK surname

Rampersad

A surname derived from the Sanskrit word 'ramaprasad' meaning a gift from the Hindu god Rama.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Ealing, Croydon and Kingston upon Thames.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Rampersad is 145 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

136

2016, ranked #25,377

Peak year

2010

145 bearers

Map years

1998 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 136 in 2016, ranked #25,377.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Map

Rampersad surname distribution map

The map shows where the Rampersad surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Rampersad surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Rampersad over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year	Period	Count	Rank
1997	modern	107	#25,924
1998	modern	114	#25,589
1999	modern	119	#25,095
2000	modern	118	#25,197
2001	modern	111	#25,767
2002	modern	123	#24,735
2003	modern	111	#26,091
2004	modern	119	#25,200
2005	modern	122	#24,817
2006	modern	119	#25,413
2007	modern	117	#26,066
2008	modern	114	#26,796
2009	modern	133	#24,817
2010	modern	145	#24,031
2011	modern	138	#24,615
2012	modern	131	#25,439
2013	modern	140	#24,779
2014	modern	138	#25,218
2015	modern	135	#25,481
2016	modern	136	#25,377

Geography

Where Rampersads are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Ealing, Croydon, Kingston upon Thames, Wandsworth and Reigate and Banstead. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank	Parish	Area
1	No data	No data

Top modern areas

Rank	Area	District
1	Ealing 017	Ealing
2	Croydon 009	Croydon
3	Kingston upon Thames 012	Kingston upon Thames
4	Wandsworth 013	Wandsworth
5	Reigate and Banstead 011	Reigate and Banstead

Forenames

First names often paired with Rampersad

These lists show first names that appear often with the Rampersad surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Sandra Shanta Maria Judy Annette Jaya Mary Deborah Anushka Preeya

Recent male names

Andrew Anthony Harry James Ivan Michael Bertie Ramesh David Rowan

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Rampersad

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Rampersad, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Rampersad surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Rampersad household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Rampersad is most associated with areas classed as Young Asian Family Terraces, part of Suburban Asian Communities. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These households with dependent children typically live in terraced housing and are of (non-Chinese) Asian extraction. Individuals with Bangladeshi origins are particularly in evidence. Employment is often in elementary occupations or as process, plant or machine operatives, and part-time work is common. Students are much in evidence.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Rampersad is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Rampersad falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Rampersad is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate: Asian - Indian

This describes the area pattern most associated with Rampersad, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Origin

Meaning and origin of Rampersad

The surname Rampersad originated in India, likely derived from a combination of two Sanskrit words, "Ramaprasad" or "Ramprasad," meaning "servant of Lord Rama." This name is commonly found among Hindus, particularly in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal.

The earliest known recorded instances of this surname date back to the 16th century, appearing in various historical documents and manuscripts from the region. One notable mention is found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a detailed administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century.

During the British colonial era in India, many individuals with the surname Rampersad migrated to various parts of the British Empire, including the Caribbean islands, South Africa, and Fiji. This diaspora contributed to the widespread distribution of the name globally.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Rampersad was Rampersad Tewari (1680-1756), a renowned Hindu scholar and philosopher from Varanasi, India, who authored several influential works on Vedanta and Hindu philosophy.

Another notable figure was Rampersad Bissoondyal (1811-1889), a prominent Indian indentured laborer who played a significant role in the establishment of the Indian community in Mauritius during the 19th century.

In the literary world, Sir Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul (1932-2018), better known as V.S. Naipaul, was a renowned Trinidadian-British writer and Nobel Laureate in Literature. His given name, Vidiadhar Surajprasad, is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit name Rampersad.

Another notable figure was Rampersad Motilal (1904-1988), a Guyanese politician and trade unionist who played a pivotal role in the labor movement and the struggle for independence in British Guiana (now Guyana).

In more recent times, Rampersad Sewnundun (1928-2016) was a distinguished Mauritian politician and author, known for his contributions to the literary and political spheres of Mauritius.

While the surname Rampersad is predominantly found in Indian and diasporic communities, its historical significance and widespread dispersal have made it a name with a rich cultural heritage spanning continents and centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Rampersad surname: questions and answers

How common is the Rampersad surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 136 in 2016. That gives Rampersad a modern rank of #25,377.

What does the Rampersad surname mean?