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

Mukerji, 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 Mukerji surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mukerji in America

Mukerji is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mukerji surname appeared 177 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 Mukerji.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mukerji 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 Mukerji

The surname MUKERJI has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Bengali region. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 16th centuries. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "mukharji," which means "one who leads or commands."

MUKERJI is thought to have been a title or occupational surname initially, referring to individuals who held positions of authority or leadership within their communities. Over time, the title became hereditary and evolved into a surname.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name MUKERJI can be found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative manual commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The manual lists several individuals with the surname, indicating their presence in various administrative roles within the Mughal Empire.

In the 18th century, the MUKERJI surname gained prominence in the region of Bengal, with several notable figures bearing the name. One such individual was Ramnath Mukerji (1745-1823), a Bengali scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Sanskrit literature and grammar.

During the British colonial period in India, the MUKERJI surname was associated with several influential figures. Gour Govinda Mukerji (1833-1911) was a Bengali educator and social reformer who played a pivotal role in the establishment of several educational institutions in Bengal.

Another notable figure was Dwijendranath Mukerji (1855-1933), a Bengali writer and journalist who was a prominent voice in the Indian independence movement. His works often explored themes of nationalism and social reform.

In the early 20th century, Bhabatosh Mukerji (1892-1975) gained recognition as a Bengali artist and sculptor. His works were celebrated for their depiction of Bengali culture and traditions.

Additionally, Dhan Gopal Mukerji (1890-1936), a writer and literary critic, was born in Bengal but spent much of his life in the United States. He gained acclaim for his novels and short stories that explored themes of cross-cultural understanding and Eastern philosophy.

While the MUKERJI surname has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has gained a global presence over the centuries, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields across the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mukerji

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

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

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