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”

Also spelled: Chattopadhyay

Brahmin surnamesBengali origin · Bengali

History & Significance

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

What is the Gotra for Chatterjee?

Chatterjee 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 Chatterjee families:

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Meaning & Origin

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

Regional Distribution

The Chatterjee surname is predominantly found in:

West Bengal

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