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UK surname

Mazumder

A surname indicating an astrological role or occupation related to astrology.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Croydon, Birmingham and Southampton.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mazumder is 171 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

167

2016, ranked #22,055

Peak year

2015

171 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 167 in 2016, ranked #22,055.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 4 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Mazumder surname distribution map

The map shows where the Mazumder surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Mazumder surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mazumder over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1861 historical 4 #33,628
1997 modern 75 #30,109
1998 modern 83 #29,638
1999 modern 93 #28,711
2000 modern 102 #27,425
2001 modern 96 #27,976
2002 modern 99 #28,082
2003 modern 107 #26,617
2004 modern 120 #25,078
2005 modern 122 #24,817
2006 modern 122 #25,010
2007 modern 140 #23,231
2008 modern 151 #22,323
2009 modern 148 #23,141
2010 modern 151 #23,377
2011 modern 147 #23,627
2012 modern 153 #22,963
2013 modern 161 #22,521
2014 modern 168 #22,075
2015 modern 171 #21,729
2016 modern 167 #22,055

Geography

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Where Mazumders are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Croydon, Birmingham, Southampton, Exeter and North Kelvin. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Croydon 022 Croydon
2 Birmingham 017 Birmingham
3 Southampton 022 Southampton
4 Exeter 009 Exeter
5 North Kelvin Glasgow City

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mazumder

These lists show first names that appear often with the Mazumder surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mazumder

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Mazumder, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Mazumder surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Mazumder household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Mazumder is most associated with areas classed as Young Asian Family Terraces, part of Suburban Asian Communities. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These households with dependent children typically live in terraced housing and are of (non-Chinese) Asian extraction. Individuals with Bangladeshi origins are particularly in evidence. Employment is often in elementary occupations or as process, plant or machine operatives, and part-time work is common. Students are much in evidence.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mazumder is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Mazumder falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mazumder is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

This describes the area pattern most associated with Mazumder, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Mazumder

The surname Mazumder is of Bengali origin, tracing its roots back to the Indian subcontinent. The name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

The word "Mazumder" is derived from the Bengali term "Mazumdar," which translates to "an accountant" or "a record keeper." In ancient times, this profession held significant importance as accountants and record keepers were responsible for maintaining financial records and managing accounts for rulers, nobility, and wealthy individuals.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mazumder can be found in the Akbarnama, a 16th-century biography of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, written by his court historian Abul Fazl. This historical text mentions several individuals bearing the surname Mazumder, indicating their roles as accountants and financial advisors within the imperial court.

In the 17th century, the name Mazumder appeared in various regional manuscripts and administrative records across Bengal, documenting the presence of individuals with this surname in various capacities, including as government officials, landowners, and merchants.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the surname Mazumder. One prominent example is Priyaranjan Mazumder (1865-1942), a Bengali writer, educator, and social reformer who played a significant role in the Bengal Renaissance movement.

Another distinguished individual with this surname was Upendranath Mazumder (1889-1975), a renowned Bengali poet and novelist who made substantial contributions to the literary landscape of Bengal during the early 20th century.

In the field of science, Jnan Chandra Mazumder (1892-1983) was a pioneering Indian metallurgist and materials scientist, recognized for his groundbreaking work on the metallurgy of iron and steel.

Nirmal Chandra Mazumder (1903-1984) was a celebrated Indian classical musician and tabla player, renowned for his mastery of the Farukhabad gharana (stylistic tradition) of tabla playing.

Rasamoy Mazumder (1906-1983) was a prominent Bengali writer and journalist, known for his contributions to children's literature and his work as the editor of the popular Bengali children's magazine, Anandamela.

It is worth noting that while the surname Mazumder has its origins in Bengal, individuals bearing this name can now be found across various parts of India, as well as in the global Bengali diaspora.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Mazumder surname: questions and answers

How common is the Mazumder surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 167 in 2016. That gives Mazumder a modern rank of #22,055.

What does the Mazumder surname mean?

A surname indicating an astrological role or occupation related to astrology.

What does the Mazumder map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Mazumder bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.