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CHHANTA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,125th

Most common surname in India

279

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

CHHANTAsurname is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Chhant’, meaning ‘chant’, and is thought to have originated in India.
The CHHANTAsurname is believed to have been used by the Rajputs, a warrior caste of India, who were known for their bravery and loyalty. It is also thought to have been used by the Marathas, a powerful Hindu dynasty that ruled much of India during the 16th and 17th centuries.

Description:

The CHHANTAsurname is associated with the Rajputs, Marathas, and other Hindu communities in India. It is also found among certain Sikh and Jain communities.
The CHHANTAsurname is typically passed down from father to son. It is also sometimes used as a first name.
The CHHANTAsurname may be spelled in various ways, including Chhanta, Chhant, Chhanti, and Chhantiya.

State-wise distribution of people with CHHANTA surname

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Madhya Pradesh state distribution for CHHANTA surname

Madhya Pradesh

300

Category-wise distribution of people with CHHANTA surname

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People with the surname CHHANTA 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 CHHANTA surname

193 (64%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for CHHANTA surname

107 (36%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

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