Rampersad Surname Origin & Meaning
/ram-per-sad/Rampersad is most likely a surname of Trinidadian origin.
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Surname Origin
The surname Rampersad is of Indian origin, derived from the Hindi words 'Ram' (a Hindu deity) and 'Persad' (meaning blessing or prosperity). It was brought to the Caribbean by indentured Indian laborers in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The name is common among Indo-Trinidadian and Tobagonian communities and reflects Hindu cultural heritage.
Surname Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Trinidadian (Indian-Trinidadian) 85% -
Indian (Indian) 10% -
West Indian (West Indian) 5%
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Surname Details
- Surname: Rampersad
Famous People Named Rampersad
One notable person is Arthur Leo Rampersad, a Trinidadian poet and writer. Another is Keshav Rampersad, a Trinidadian cricketer. A third is Ravi Rampersad, a prominent Indo-Trinidadian businessman.
Rampersad Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 5
People with this name tend to be: Adventurous, freedom-loving and versatile.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.