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CHIMTE Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,062nd

Most common surname in India

342

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The surname CHIMTE is derived from the Portuguese word 'chimta,' which means 'hammer.'
The surname CHIMTE is most commonly found in India, particularly in the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. It is believed to have originated in the 16th century and was likely brought to India by Portuguese traders and settlers.

Description:

The CHIMTE surname is associated with the Hindu religion, and those who bear the name are typically Hindus.
People with the CHIMTE surname typically follow traditional Hindu customs and practices.
The surname CHIMTE may also be spelled as CHINT, CHINTE, CHIMT, CHINTA, and CHIMTEE.

State-wise distribution of people with CHIMTE surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Maharashtra state distribution for CHIMTE surname

Maharashtra

221

Lakshadweep state distribution for CHIMTE surname

Lakshadweep

60

Bihar state distribution for CHIMTE surname

Bihar

3

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for CHIMTE surname

Madhya Pradesh

2

Delhi state distribution for CHIMTE surname

Delhi

1

Category-wise distribution of people with CHIMTE surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname CHIMTE 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 CHIMTE surname

191 (67%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for CHIMTE surname

95 (33%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for CHIMTE surname

1 (0.3%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

CHIMTE families worship BRAMHANATH as their Kuldevta (family deity).

The CHIMTE surname is found across multiple communities including Maratha communities.

The CHIMTE surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

CHIMTE families belong to the BHARADWAJ gotra.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the CHIMTE surname with 221 records (77.0%).

The CHIMTE surname is written in MARATHI script.

CHIMTE is ranked #13062 in India with approximately 342 people bearing this surname.

The CHIMTE surname is found across 5 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (77.0%), Lakshadweep (20.9%), Bihar (1.0%).

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