Banerjee Surname
“Teacher, priest from Bandoghat village”
Also spelled: Bandyopadhyay
Brahmin surnamesBengali/Place name origin · Bengali
History & Significance
A prominent Bengali Brahmin surname (also Bandopadhyay/Banerji), one of the five Kulin Brahmin clans of Bengal. The Banerjee community has been central to Bengal's intellectual renaissance, producing figures in literature, science, and social reform.
What is the Gotra for Banerjee?
Banerjee families belong to many Gotras: it is passed down the paternal line, not fixed by the surname. These 2 Gotras are the ones most often recorded among Banerjee families:
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Find Banerjee Gotra →Meaning & Origin
- Meaning
- Teacher, priest from Bandoghat village
- Origin
- Bengali/Place name
- Language
- Bengali
- Category
- Brahmin
Regional Distribution
The Banerjee surname is predominantly found in: