Description:
Chanterjee is an Indian surname. It is derived from the word 'chanter' meaning singer. The surname is most common in the state of West Bengal. The origin of the surname is from the ancient caste of Chantri, who were hereditary musicians and courtiers. The surname is also found in the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh. The variant spellings include Chantree, Chanterjee, Chanterjeee, and Chanterjee.






