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

Majumder, 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 Majumder surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Majumder in America

Majumder is the 46725th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Majumder surname appeared 455 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 Majumder.

We can also compare 2010 data for Majumder 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 Majumder

The surname Majumder is of Bengali origin, originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have first emerged during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Bengali word 'majumdar,' which means 'land revenue collector' or 'tax collector.' In those times, the profession of land revenue collection was a prestigious occupation, often held by influential and affluent individuals.

Majumder is a variant spelling of Majumdar, with the latter being the more common form. Historical records suggest that the Majumder surname was particularly prevalent in the regions of present-day West Bengal and Bangladesh. Some of the earliest known references to the name can be found in ancient manuscripts and land revenue records from these areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Majumder surname dates back to the 15th century, when a person named Dina Majumder was mentioned in a land grant document in the district of Nadia, West Bengal. Another notable reference is from the 16th century, where a courtier named Raghunath Majumder is recorded as serving under the Mughal Emperor Akbar.

The Majumder surname has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. Jagannath Majumder (1832-1899) was a prominent Bengali writer and social reformer, known for his contributions to Bengali literature and his efforts in promoting education. Rasiklal Majumder (1783-1868) was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and philosopher, who authored several works on Hindu philosophy and law.

In the field of politics and governance, Sarat Chandra Majumder (1885-1946) was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and politician, who served as the first Chief Minister of Bengal after India's independence. Badal Chandra Majumder (1905-1981) was a renowned Bengali poet and literary critic, whose works explored themes of spirituality and social reform.

Another notable figure was Birendranath Majumder (1884-1940), a distinguished Indian educationist and social reformer, who played a significant role in the establishment of several educational institutions in West Bengal.

While the Majumder surname has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical origins and significance of this surname can be traced back to its initial emergence as a prestigious title in medieval Bengal.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Majumder

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

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

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