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

Mukherji, 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 Mukherji surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mukherji in America

Mukherji is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mukherji surname appeared 182 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 Mukherji.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mukherji 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 Mukherji

The surname Mukherji originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically from the Bengali region. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 8th to 12th centuries CE. The name Mukherji is derived from the Sanskrit words "mukha" meaning "face" and "rajan" meaning "king" or "leader."

The earliest known references to the Mukherji surname can be traced back to ancient Bengali manuscripts and records from the 11th century. During this time, the name was associated with prominent families and individuals who held positions of authority and leadership within their communities. It is believed that the name was initially used to denote individuals with regal or commanding presence.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Mukherji was Raghunath Mukherji, a prominent Bengali scholar and philosopher who lived in the 16th century (c. 1550–1620). He was renowned for his work in the fields of logic and epistemology, and his writings had a significant influence on subsequent generations of Bengali intellectuals.

Another notable figure with the Mukherji surname was Pramatha Nath Mukherji (1873–1942), a pioneering Indian chemist and academician. He made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry and was the first Indian to be appointed as the principal of the prestigious Presidency College in Kolkata.

In the realm of literature, Rajshekhar Mukherji (1880–1947) was a prominent Bengali novelist and short story writer. His works, such as "Chokher Bali" and "Gora," are considered classics of Bengali literature and have been translated into numerous languages.

The Mukherji surname has also been associated with various place names and older spellings throughout history. For example, the town of Mukherjinagar in West Bengal is believed to have been named after a prominent Mukherji family who resided in the area.

Another notable figure with the Mukherji surname was Kali Krishna Mukherji (1869–1916), a prominent Indian revolutionary and freedom fighter. He played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and was involved in several important events, including the Alipore Bomb Case.

It is important to note that while the Mukherji surname has a rich historical background, its usage and popularity may have evolved over time, with variations in spelling and pronunciation occurring across different regions and communities within the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mukherji

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

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

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