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

Mozumder, 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 Mozumder surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mozumder in America

Mozumder is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mozumder surname appeared 107 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 Mozumder.

The history of the last name Mozumder

The surname "MOZUMDER" originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Bengal region that is now part of modern-day Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal. The name can be traced back to the 16th century or earlier, and it is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "Mawzum," which means "organized" or "arranged."

The earliest known records of the Mozumder surname appear in ancient manuscripts and documents from the Mughal Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th centuries. During this period, the name was often associated with individuals who held administrative or organizational roles within the Mughal bureaucracy or local governance structures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Mozumder name can be found in the chronicles of the 16th-century Mughal emperor Akbar, where a certain Mozumder Khan is mentioned as a prominent official in the emperor's court. Another notable figure bearing this surname was Mozumder Ali, a 17th-century poet and scholar who was known for his contributions to Bengali literature.

In the 18th century, the Mozumder family gained prominence in the region of Noakhali, which is now part of modern-day Bangladesh. During this time, several individuals with the Mozumder surname held influential positions in local administration and landholding. One such individual was Mozumder Hossain, a prominent zamindar (landowner) who played a significant role in the region's affairs during the late 18th century.

As the centuries progressed, the Mozumder surname became more widely distributed across the Bengal region, with various branches of the family establishing themselves in different areas. In the 19th century, a notable figure was Mozumder Ahmed, a scholar and educator who founded one of the earliest modern schools in the region, promoting education and social reform.

Another prominent individual with the Mozumder surname was Mozumder Rahmatullah, a 20th-century politician and social activist who played a significant role in the independence movement of Bangladesh. He was involved in various political and social organizations and worked tirelessly to promote the rights and welfare of the Bengali people.

Throughout its history, the Mozumder surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, administrators, landowners, and political figures. While the name originated in the Bengal region, it has since spread to other parts of the Indian subcontinent and beyond, carried by individuals and families who have migrated or established themselves in different parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mozumder

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

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

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