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UK surname

Mukherjee

An Indian surname referring to a sweet maker, confectioner, or superintendent of the kitchen in the royal household.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Plymouth, Hounslow and Brent.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mukherjee is 820 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

810

2016, ranked #6,839

Peak year

2014

820 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 810 in 2016, ranked #6,839.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Mukherjee surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mukherjee surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mukherjee 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
1997 modern 428 #10,451
1998 modern 461 #10,220
1999 modern 485 #9,900
2000 modern 496 #9,689
2001 modern 503 #9,428
2002 modern 544 #9,049
2003 modern 541 #8,955
2004 modern 565 #8,697
2005 modern 592 #8,349
2006 modern 644 #7,861
2007 modern 693 #7,484
2008 modern 722 #7,305
2009 modern 715 #7,519
2010 modern 748 #7,387
2011 modern 754 #7,282
2012 modern 759 #7,156
2013 modern 801 #6,945
2014 modern 820 #6,837
2015 modern 807 #6,881
2016 modern 810 #6,839

Geography

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Where Mukherjees 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 Plymouth, Hounslow, Brent, Camden and Hillingdon. 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 Plymouth 005 Plymouth
2 Hounslow 018 Hounslow
3 Brent 019 Brent
4 Camden 026 Camden
5 Hillingdon 015 Hillingdon

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mukherjee

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mukherjee

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Mukherjee, 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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Mukherjee surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Mukherjee 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 includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Mukherjee is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, 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 residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

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

Mukherjee 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Mukherjee falls in decile 5 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mukherjee 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Indian

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

Meaning and origin of Mukherjee

The surname Mukherjee is of Indian origin, specifically from the Bengal region of eastern India. It dates back several centuries and is derived from the Sanskrit words 'mukha' meaning 'face' and 'rij' meaning 'bright' or 'shining'. Thus, the name Mukherjee originally referred to someone with a bright or radiant face.

The name is believed to have originated among the Brahmin caste in Bengal, who were traditionally scholars, priests, and teachers. The earliest known records of the name Mukherjee can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and manuscripts dating back to the 12th century AD.

One of the earliest known historical figures with the surname Mukherjee was Gauranga Mukherjee, a renowned Bengali poet and philosopher who lived in the 16th century. Another notable bearer of the name was Raja Ram Mohan Roy Mukherjee (1772-1833), a pioneering social reformer and a key figure in the Bengal Renaissance.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the Mukherjee name gained prominence among the educated elite of Bengal. Prominent Mukherjees from this period include Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Mukherjee (1820-1891), a scholar, writer, and social reformer, and Rabindranath Tagore Mukherjee (1861-1941), the renowned poet, novelist, and the first non-European Nobel laureate in literature.

Other notable Mukherjees throughout history include Bidhubhushan Mukherjee (1888-1975), a renowned writer and literary critic, and Shyama Prasad Mukherjee (1901-1953), a prominent politician and the founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, a precursor to the modern-day Bharatiya Janata Party.

The name Mukherjee has also been associated with various place names in Bengal, such as Mukherjeepara and Mukherjeenagar, which were likely named after individuals or families with the surname Mukherjee.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Mukherjee surname: questions and answers

How common is the Mukherjee surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 810 in 2016. That gives Mukherjee a modern rank of #6,839.

What does the Mukherjee surname mean?

An Indian surname referring to a sweet maker, confectioner, or superintendent of the kitchen in the royal household.

What does the Mukherjee map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Mukherjee 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.