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

Marfatia, 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 Marfatia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marfatia in America

Marfatia is the 106096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marfatia surname appeared 168 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 Marfatia.

The history of the last name Marfatia

The surname MARFATIA is believed to have originated in India, specifically in the western state of Gujarat. The name likely has its roots in the medieval era, around the 12th or 13th century CE.

The name MARFATIA is thought to be derived from the Gujarati word "marfat," which means "occupation" or "profession." It is possible that the name was initially given to individuals or families whose occupation involved some form of skilled trade or craft.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MARFATIA can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This text mentions a village called "Marfatia" located in the present-day Surat district of Gujarat.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name MARFATIA appears in various historical records and manuscripts from Gujarat, including land revenue records and local chronicles. This suggests that the name was well-established in the region during this time period.

Notable individuals with the surname MARFATIA include Shapurji Burjorji Marfatia (1832-1902), a prominent Parsi businessman and philanthropist from Mumbai. Shapurji was instrumental in establishing the Petit Library and the Marfatia High School in the city.

Another notable figure is Jehangir Merwanji Marfatia (1871-1943), a lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court from 1937 to 1942.

In the 20th century, Homi Marfatia (1908-1992) was a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in Mumbai, including the Reserve Bank of India headquarters and the Air India building.

Adi Burjor Marfatia (1924-2012) was a prominent Indian industrialist and chairman of the Marfatia Group, a diversified business conglomerate.

Rusy Marfatia (born 1955) is a contemporary Indian fashion designer and entrepreneur known for her luxury clothing brand.

The surname MARFATIA has a rich history rooted in the western Indian state of Gujarat. While its exact origins are not conclusively known, the name is believed to have been associated with certain occupations or professions during the medieval period. Over the centuries, individuals bearing this surname have made significant contributions in various fields, including business, law, architecture, and fashion.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marfatia

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

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

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