Explore the Family Name Majumder
The meaning of Majumder
Indian: variant of Majumdar.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Majumder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Majumder saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Majumder was ranked 84,310th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to a rank of 46,725, a jump of over 44%. The number of persons with this last name also rose during this time period, moving from a count of 207 in 2000 to 455 in 2010, marking an increase of nearly 120%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced growth, with the figure rising from 0.08 to 0.15, a change of 87.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,310 | #46,725 | 44.58% |
| Count | 207 | 455 | 119.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.15 | 87.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Majumder
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Majumder, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data, is overwhelmingly Asian/Pacific Islander. This group's representation increased from 85.51% in 2000 to 92.31% in 2010, indicating a change of nearly 8%. Mixed race individuals made up the second largest group, though their presence decreased from 9.66% in 2000 to 3.74% in 2010. Individuals of White ethnicity represented a small fraction, and their percentage fell from 3.38% to 2.64% over the decade. The Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups did not have any representation in either census year for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 85.51% | 92.31% | 7.95% |
| Two or More Races | 9.66% | 3.74% | -61.28% |
| White | 3.38% | 2.64% | -21.89% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |