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CHANDARGI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,233rd

Most common surname in India

171

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The Chandargi surname is of Indian origin and is believed to have originated in the state of Karnataka. It is a common surname among the Lingayat community, which is a sub-sect of Hinduism. The name is derived from the words ‘Chandra’, which means ‘moon’, and ‘argi’, which means ‘to shine’. The name is believed to have been given to those who were believed to have the power to bring good fortune and prosperity. The culture and customs of the Chandargi community are largely similar to those of other Lingayat communities. They follow the teachings of the 12th century philosopher and saint Basavanna, and practice the Lingayat religion. The Chandargi surname is found in various variations, including Chandargi, Chandaragi, Chandaragiya, Chandargiya, Chandaragiya, and Chandar. It is also found in some other variations, such as Chandragiri, Chandragi, Chandragiyya, and Chandragiyya. The Chandargi community is found mainly in the states of Karnataka and Maharashtra, as well as in some parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

State-wise distribution of people with CHANDARGI surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for CHANDARGI surname

Maharashtra

49

Jharkhand state distribution for CHANDARGI surname

Jharkhand

34

Karnataka state distribution for CHANDARGI surname

Karnataka

11

Tamil Nadu state distribution for CHANDARGI surname

Tamil Nadu

1

Category-wise distribution of people with CHANDARGI surname

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People with the surname CHANDARGI appear across 3 types of official government records in iMeUsWe's database — from electoral rolls to agricultural records — showing how widely distributed this surname is across Indian society.

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for CHANDARGI surname

45 (47%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Food Distribution Records category for CHANDARGI surname

42 (44%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for CHANDARGI surname

8 (8%)

Voters List

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