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CHATNIS Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

17,019th

Most common surname in India

8

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The Chatnis surname is of Indian origin.
The Chatnis surname is derived from the Sanskrit word 'chhatra', which means 'umbrella'. The Chatnis family is believed to have originated in the Indian state of Gujarat.

Description:

Chatnis families are known for their strong religious beliefs and practice of Hinduism. They also have a strong sense of community and are known for their hospitality.
Chatnis families observe a number of traditional customs, such as celebrating Diwali and Holi. They also observe a number of other festivals throughout the year.
The Chatnis surname is also spelled as Chhatnis and Chhatniss.

State-wise distribution of people with CHATNIS surname

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Jharkhand state distribution for CHATNIS surname

Jharkhand

3

Maharashtra state distribution for CHATNIS surname

Maharashtra

2

Category-wise distribution of people with CHATNIS surname

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People with the surname CHATNIS 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.

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for CHATNIS surname

3 (60%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Food Distribution Records category for CHATNIS surname

2 (40%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The CHATNIS surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Jharkhand has the highest concentration of the CHATNIS surname with 3 records (60.0%).

The CHATNIS surname is written in KANNADA, TULU scripts.

CHATNIS is ranked #17019 in India with approximately 8 people bearing this surname.

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