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

Majithia, 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 Majithia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Majithia in America

Majithia is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Majithia surname appeared 115 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 Majithia.

The history of the last name Majithia

The surname Majithia has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Punjab region of present-day India and Pakistan. It is believed to have derived from the word "Majitha," which is the name of a town located in the Muktsar district of Punjab, India.

The earliest known references to the name Majithia can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in various records and manuscripts from the region. It is possible that the name was initially associated with individuals who hailed from the town of Majitha or its surrounding areas.

During the Mughal era, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, the Majithia surname gained prominence among the Sikh community in Punjab. Several notable individuals bearing this surname emerged during this period, including Bhai Mani Singh Majithia (1644-1737), a revered Sikh scholar and warrior who played a crucial role in the establishment of the Khalsa Panth.

Another prominent figure with the Majithia surname was Bhai Sukha Singh Majithia (1685-1705), a Sikh warrior and martyr who fought against the Mughal rulers and sacrificed his life for the cause of religious freedom.

In the 19th century, the Majithia family rose to prominence as one of the leading aristocratic families in the princely state of Patiala, which was ruled by the Sikh Maharajas. Sardar Karam Singh Majithia (1816-1886) served as the Prime Minister of Patiala and was instrumental in modernizing the state's administration and infrastructure.

The Majithia surname also found its way into the literary realm, with writers and poets such as Puran Singh Majithia (1880-1938), who is celebrated for his contributions to Punjabi literature and his efforts in promoting the Punjabi language and culture.

Sardar Bahadur Sir Ganga Singh Majithia (1891-1970) was another notable figure who served as the Governor of Punjab Province (now part of Pakistan) from 1947 to 1949, during the tumultuous period following the Partition of India.

It is worth noting that the spelling of the surname has undergone variations over time, with alternative spellings such as "Majithiya" and "Majjithia" also being used by different branches of the family.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Majithia

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

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 Majithia 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 Majithia was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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