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

Mazumdar, 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 Mazumdar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mazumdar in America

Mazumdar is the 63373rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mazumdar surname appeared 315 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 Mazumdar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mazumdar 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 Mazumdar

The surname Mazumdar is of Indian origin, specifically from the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent. It dates back several centuries and is believed to have its roots in the Sanskrit language. The name is derived from the word 'mazumdar,' which translates to 'one who collects revenue' or 'tax collector.'

During the medieval period, the Mazumdar family held significant positions as revenue collectors and administrators in the regional kingdoms of Bengal. Their name was closely associated with their profession and the responsibility of collecting taxes and managing finances for the ruling authorities.

Historical records from the 16th and 17th centuries mention the Mazumdar family as influential landowners and administrators in the Bengal region. One notable mention can be found in the 'Ain-i-Akbari,' a comprehensive account of the Mughal Empire written during the reign of Emperor Akbar.

The earliest recorded instance of the Mazumdar surname can be traced back to the 14th century, when a prominent figure named Dhananjay Mazumdar held a high-ranking position in the court of the Sultanate of Bengal. His descendants continued to serve in administrative roles for subsequent rulers.

Over the centuries, the Mazumdar family has produced several notable individuals. One such figure was Khagendranath Mazumdar (1888-1971), a renowned Indian historian and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Indian history and culture.

Another prominent Mazumdar was Radhanath Mazumdar (1867-1932), a pioneering Indian playwright and dramatist who played a crucial role in the revival of Bengali theater in the early 20th century.

In the field of literature, Kali Prasanna Mazumdar (1891-1952) was a celebrated Bengali poet and writer known for his contributions to the Kallol movement, which sought to modernize Bengali literature.

Sarat Chandra Mazumdar (1856-1928) was a prominent Indian lawyer and jurist who served as a judge in the Calcutta High Court and played a significant role in shaping Indian legal jurisprudence during the British colonial era.

Lastly, Haraprasad Mazumdar (1874-1930) was an influential Indian educator and founder of the Mazumdar Memorial Girls' High School in Kolkata, which aimed to promote education for women in Bengal during a time when it was not widely accepted.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mazumdar

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

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

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