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CHANTHATI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,251st

Most common surname in India

153

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Chanthai is an Indian surname, derived from the Sanskrit word “Chand”, meaning “moon”. It is believed to have originated in the state of Gujarat in western India.
The origin of the surname is believed to date back to the 11th century when the Chand dynasty ruled Gujarat. The dynasty was founded by King Chand, who reigned from 1020 to 1030. The dynasty was also known for its patronage of the arts and literature.

Description:

The Chands were a very influential family in the region and their influence is still seen in the culture of Gujarat. They were known for their patronage of the arts, literature and music. Many of the traditional Gujarati folk songs are attributed to the Chands.
The Chands were known to be a very religious family and they followed traditional Hindu customs. They also had a strong sense of honour and loyalty, which was reflected in their customs.
The surname has many variations, including Chand, Chandh, Chandhana, Chandi and Chandni.

State-wise distribution of people with CHANTHATI surname

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Andhra Pradesh state distribution for CHANTHATI surname

Andhra Pradesh

73

Tamil Nadu state distribution for CHANTHATI surname

Tamil Nadu

8

Category-wise distribution of people with CHANTHATI surname

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People with the surname CHANTHATI appear across 2 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 CHANTHATI surname

63 (78%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for CHANTHATI surname

18 (22%)

Voters List

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