Majumdar Surname
“Chief accountant / Revenue officer”
Kayastha surnamesPersian-Bengali (Majmua-dar) origin · Bengali
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.
What is the Gotra for Majumdar?
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Find Majumdar Gotra →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: