Explore the Family Name Mukherjee
The meaning of Mukherjee
Indian (West Bengal) and Bangladeshi: Brahmin name, of which the Sanskrit version, Mukhyopadhyaya, is ostensibly composed of mukhya ‘principal, chief’ + upadhyaya ‘teacher’. However, in fact the first element probably denotes a Bengal placename, Mukhati. Compare Chatterjee. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Partha, Amit, Arun, Mita, Sunil, Arup, Ashish, Dilip, Kalyan, Sankar, Sonali, Amitabha.
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How common is the last name Mukherjee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mukherjee has seen significant growth from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 19,599 in popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to 12,264 - an improvement of 37.43 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also nearly doubled during this period, increasing from 1,273 to 2,536, a rise of 99.21 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people named Mukherjee per 100,000 increased from 0.47 to 0.86, reflecting an increase of 82.98 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,599 | #12,264 | 37.43% |
| Count | 1,273 | 2,536 | 99.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.86 | 82.98% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mukherjee
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mukherjee, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly Asian/Pacific Islander, which saw an increase from 88.61 percent in 2000 to 91.64 percent in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased by almost half from 5.66 percent in 2000 to 2.84 percent in 2010. Individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 4.87 percent in 2000 to 4.46 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 0.47 percent in 2000 to 0.67 percent in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 88.61% | 91.64% | 3.42% |
| White | 4.87% | 4.46% | -8.42% |
| Two or More Races | 5.66% | 2.84% | -49.82% |
| Hispanic | 0.47% | 0.67% | 42.55% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |