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CHANGOJI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,094th

Most common surname in India

310

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Changoji is a surname of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word “Chang” meaning “good” or “auspicious”. The surname is most commonly found among the Maratha people of Maharashtra, India. It is also found in other parts of India, such as Gujarat and Rajasthan. The history of the Changoji surname is closely linked to the Maratha people, who trace their ancestry back to the ancient Kshatriya warrior caste of India. The Marathas were a powerful military force in the 17th and 18th centuries and were instrumental in the expansion of the Maratha Empire. The Changoji surname is believed to have originated during this period, as a way to identify warriors who were loyal to the Maratha Empire. The culture of the Changoji people is closely linked to the Maratha culture, which is known for its strong emphasis on loyalty and honour. In addition, the Changoji people are known for their strong sense of community and their commitment to helping those in need. Variations of the Changoji surname include Chagodia, Chagodi, Chagodkar, Chagodre and Chagodwale.

State-wise distribution of people with CHANGOJI surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for CHANGOJI surname

Maharashtra

191

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for CHANGOJI surname

Madhya Pradesh

36

Bihar state distribution for CHANGOJI surname

Bihar

2

Jharkhand state distribution for CHANGOJI surname

Jharkhand

1

Category-wise distribution of people with CHANGOJI surname

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People with the surname CHANGOJI 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 CHANGOJI surname

224 (97%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for CHANGOJI surname

5 (2%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for CHANGOJI surname

1 (0.4%)

Voters List

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