History:

I wish I could provide more specific information about how this surname might have spread geographically over time.

The gotras associated with this surname are chandra, dadhich, dadich, kashyapa, maandavya and raghukula. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are chandrala parmeshwari of sannati, khandoba and venkateshwara.

Description:

The surname Chandrabanshi, also spelled Chandravanshi, is common among communities in North and Central India who believe they are descended from the ancient Chandravanshi dynasty, also known as the Lunar dynasty. The religion associated with CHANDRABANSHI surname is hinduism. The communities associated with this surname are kshatriya and rajput. The MotherTounge associated with this surname are hindi and sanskrit.
This surname is particularly found among Rajput clans, who often identify as part of the Kshatriya varna. The term "this surname" indicates a connection to the moon. The specific groups using this surname differ depending on the region, and can be found in places like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh. Identifying with this lineage gives these communities a shared historical and social identity.

The surname Chandrabanshi, primarily found in India, is linked to a wide range of languages. Hindi is widely spoken in many parts of the country, and some Chandrabanshi speakers may use it. Also, regional languages like Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, or others might be spoken, depending on where they live in India. The exact languages spoken depend on family history and where they currently reside.

The surname Chandravanshi has a few variations, including Chandrabansi and Chanderbansi.