Description:
The surname Chandrasekhar is derived from the Sanskrit word 'chandra' meaning 'moon' and 'sar' meaning 'star'. The name is most commonly found in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the state of Tamil Nadu. The name is also popular in Sri Lanka and the United States. The Chandrasekhar family is believed to be of Tamil Brahmin descent. The name is most commonly found in the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Maharashtra. The surname is also popular in the United States, where it is most prevalent in the state of Massachusetts. There are also a number of Chandrasekhar families living in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The Chandrasekhar surname is typically pronounced as 'shan-drai-sek-har'. The variant spellings include Chan-dra-sek-har, Chan-dra-sekh-har, and Chan-dra-sekh-er.
