Majumdar Surname
“Chief accountant / Revenue officer”
KayasthaPersian-Bengali (Majmua-dar) OriginBengali
History & Significance
A Bengali Kayastha surname derived from the Persian 'Majmua-dar' meaning keeper of records or chief accountant. The Majumdar community served as revenue administrators and accountants under various ruling dynasties. The name is also spelled Majumder or Mazumdar. The community has produced prominent figures in law, literature, and Indian historiography.
Meaning & Origin
- Meaning
- Chief accountant / Revenue officer
- Origin
- Persian-Bengali (Majmua-dar)
- Language
- Bengali
- Category
- Kayastha
Regional Distribution
The Majumdar surname is predominantly found in:
West BengalBangladeshAssam
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