Find out how popular the last name Maiti is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Maiti.

Maiti, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Maiti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maiti in America

Maiti is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maiti surname appeared 104 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Maiti.

The history of the last name Maiti

The surname Maiti has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the region of Bengal. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Maiti,' which means 'affectionate' or 'loving.' This surname is common among the Bengali-speaking population of West Bengal, India, and Bangladesh.

Historically, the Maiti surname can be traced back to the medieval period in Bengal. It is believed to have been used as a title or honorific for individuals who possessed a kind and compassionate nature. The earliest known record of the Maiti surname dates back to the 13th century, appearing in ancient manuscripts and inscriptions from the region.

One of the earliest known references to the Maiti surname can be found in the Manasa Mangala, a medieval Bengali literary text composed by the poet Bijoy Gupta in the 15th century. The text mentions a character named Maiti Thakur, indicating the use of the surname during that time period.

In the 16th century, the Maiti surname gained prominence among the landed gentry and zamindars (landowners) of Bengal. Notable figures from this period include Ramkrishna Maiti (1528-1592), a prominent landowner and patron of the arts, and Govindram Maiti (1563-1627), a renowned poet and scholar.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Maiti surname continued to be associated with literary and academic pursuits. Raghunath Maiti (1679-1745) was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and philosopher, while Krishnadas Maiti (1712-1784) was a celebrated poet and writer whose works contributed significantly to the development of Bengali literature.

In the 19th century, the Maiti surname gained recognition in the field of social reform and education. Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar (1820-1891), born Ishwarchandra Maiti, was a prominent philosopher, academic, and social reformer who played a pivotal role in the Bengali Renaissance. Another notable figure was Bhudev Maiti (1842-1917), a pioneering educator and founder of one of the first schools for girls in Bengal.

As the centuries progressed, the Maiti surname has been carried by individuals from diverse walks of life, including academics, artists, politicians, and professionals. Some notable examples include the poet Buddhadeva Maiti (1906-1989), the writer and journalist Sukumar Maiti (1920-2002), and the acclaimed filmmaker Tapan Maiti (1945-present).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maiti

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Maiti.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Maiti was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Maiti was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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