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

Majmundar, 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 Majmundar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Majmundar in America

Majmundar is the 98099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Majmundar surname appeared 185 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 Majmundar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Majmundar to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Majmundar

The surname Majmundar originated in India, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "majmudar," which means "leader" or "chief." The name was primarily prevalent in the western regions of India, particularly in the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Majmundar surname can be found in the Mughal Empire's administrative records from the late 16th century. During this period, several individuals bearing this surname held prominent positions in the imperial bureaucracy and military.

In the 17th century, the Majmundars emerged as influential landowners and zamindars (landlords) in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat. Their ancestral estates were located in the princely state of Bhavnagar, where they enjoyed a significant social and economic status.

A notable figure from this era was Ranjitsinh Majmundar (1632-1698), who served as the Diwan (prime minister) of the Bhavnagar state. His contributions to the region's governance and development are well-documented in local historical records.

As the centuries progressed, the Majmundars continued to play crucial roles in various spheres, including politics, education, and social reform movements. One such figure was Keshavlal Majmundar (1866-1944), a prominent educationist and social activist who advocated for women's education and abolition of the caste system.

In the 20th century, Vijayalakshmi Majmundar (1908-1986) gained recognition as a distinguished writer and poet. Her literary works, which explored themes of social justice and feminism, garnered critical acclaim and influenced the cultural landscape of Gujarat.

Another notable Majmundar was Subhashchandra Majmundar (1923-2004), a respected jurist who served as the Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court from 1983 to 1985. His judicial decisions and contributions to the legal system have left a lasting impact.

While the Majmundar surname has its roots in India, over time, individuals bearing this name have migrated to various parts of the world, contributing to the cultural and intellectual fabric of their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Majmundar

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

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 Majmundar 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Majmundar has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Majmundar, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!