What does the Chatterjee surname mean?

The Chatterjee surname means "From Chattar village". It is of Bengali origin and is predominantly found among Brahmin communities in West Bengal.

What caste or community is the Chatterjee surname from?

The Chatterjee surname is traditionally associated with the Brahmin community. Bengali Brahmin surname indicating ancestral origin from a village with 'Chattar' in its name.

Chatterjee Surname

“From Chattar village”

BrahminBengali OriginBengali

History & Significance

Bengali Brahmin surname indicating ancestral origin from a village with 'Chattar' in its name.

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: From Chattar village
Origin: Bengali
Language: Bengali
Category: Brahmin

Regional Distribution

The Chatterjee surname is predominantly found in:

West Bengal

Related Surnames

Banerjee— Teacher, priest from Bandoghat village Mukherjee— Chief, headman from village Ganguly— From Gangol village

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