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

Mukhopadhyay, 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 Mukhopadhyay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mukhopadhyay in America

Mukhopadhyay is the 47521st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mukhopadhyay surname appeared 446 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 Mukhopadhyay.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mukhopadhyay 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 Mukhopadhyay

The surname MUKHOPADHYAY originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Bengal. It is a Sanskrit name that can be traced back to ancient times. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "mukha" meaning "principal" or "chief" and "padhyay" meaning "teacher" or "instructor".

The earliest known references to the name MUKHOPADHYAY can be found in ancient Hindu texts and manuscripts from the medieval period. It is believed that the name was initially used to refer to respected scholars and educators who held prominent positions in society. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name MUKHOPADHYAY can be found in the 14th century Bengali literary work "Chaitanya Charitamrita" by Krishnadasa Kaviraja. The text mentions a scholar named Mukhopadhyay who was a renowned teacher and philosopher during that era.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname MUKHOPADHYAY. Prabhat Mukhopadhyay (1919-1970) was a renowned Bengali writer and poet who made significant contributions to modern Bengali literature. Rajendranath Mukhopadhyay (1877-1954) was a prominent Indian historian and scholar who specialized in the study of ancient Indian history and culture.

Other notable individuals with the surname MUKHOPADHYAY include Binoy Mukhopadhyay (1933-2014), an Indian classical vocalist and exponent of the Khayal style of singing; Subhas Chandra Mukhopadhyay (born 1939), an Indian physicist known for his work in the field of materials science; and Ashoka Mukhopadhyay (1937-2022), a renowned Bengali author and playwright.

The name MUKHOPADHYAY is closely associated with the cultural and intellectual heritage of Bengal. It has been carried by scholars, educators, writers, and artists who have made significant contributions to the region's rich literary and artistic traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mukhopadhyay

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

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

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