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CHANDERVANSHI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,261st

Most common surname in India

143

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Chandervanshi is a surname associated with the Kshatriya caste of India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Chandra' which means moon and 'Vanshi' which means dynasty. The Chandervanshi Rajputs are believed to be descended from the lunar dynasty of kings and are traditionally warriors and rulers. The Chandervanshi Rajputs are mainly found in the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana in India. They are believed to have descended from the legendary Suryavanshi kings, who trace their lineage back to the Sun God. The origin of the Chandervanshi Rajputs is unclear, but there are several theories. One theory is that they are descended from the Chandravanshi lineage of the Rajputs, which was established by the 8th century ruler of Mewar, Bappa Rawal. Another theory is that they are descended from the Chandravanshi line of the Yadavas, who were a powerful and influential warrior clan during the medieval period in India. The culture and customs of the Chandervanshi Rajputs are similar to those of other Rajputs. They have a strong sense of honour and loyalty, and follow a strict code of conduct. They are known for their bravery and courage in battle, and their loyalty to their family and clan. Variations of the Chandervanshi surname include Chandravanshi, Chandrawanshi, Chandravansh, and Chandrawansh.

State-wise distribution of people with CHANDERVANSHI surname

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Bihar state distribution for CHANDERVANSHI surname

Bihar

52

Delhi state distribution for CHANDERVANSHI surname

Delhi

16

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for CHANDERVANSHI surname

Madhya Pradesh

6

Jharkhand state distribution for CHANDERVANSHI surname

Jharkhand

2

Jammu and Kashmir state distribution for CHANDERVANSHI surname

Jammu and Kashmir

1

Maharashtra state distribution for CHANDERVANSHI surname

Maharashtra

1

Category-wise distribution of people with CHANDERVANSHI surname

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People with the surname CHANDERVANSHI 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.

Food Distribution Records category for CHANDERVANSHI surname

56 (72%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for CHANDERVANSHI surname

17 (22%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for CHANDERVANSHI surname

5 (6%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

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