Explore the Family Name Majumdar
The meaning of Majumdar
Indian (Assam and West Bengal) and Bangladeshi: from an official title in Hindi/Urdu meaning ‘record keeper, archivist’, from Arabic majmūʿa ‘collection’ + the Persian suffix -dār ‘possessor’. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Alok, Amitava, Bhaskar, Pradip, Aloke, Ananya, Anish, Arindam, Arjun, Arun, Arunava, Ashoke.
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How common is the last name Majumdar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Majumdar has seen a significant increase in popularity in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 51,809th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 its rank had risen to 32,676, an increase of 36.93%. The actual count of individuals with the Majumdar surname also more than doubled from 377 in 2000 to 703 in 2010, which represents an 86.47% increase. Its proportion per 100,000 people increased by 71.43%, from 0.14 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #32,676 | 36.93% |
| Count | 377 | 703 | 86.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.24 | 71.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Majumdar
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Majumdar surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. This group increased from 90.98% in 2000 to 93.46% in 2010, a change of 2.73%. Those who identified as having two or more ethnicities saw a decrease from 3.71% to 2.13%, a change of -42.59%. The percentage identifying as White increased marginally from 2.12% to 3.13% (a 47.64% change), while those identifying as Hispanic decreased significantly from 2.39% to 0.71% (a -70.29% change). No individuals with the Majumdar surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 90.98% | 93.46% | 2.73% |
| White | 2.12% | 3.13% | 47.64% |
| Two or More Races | 3.71% | 2.13% | -42.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.39% | 0.71% | -70.29% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |