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CHINDRE Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,317th

Most common surname in India

87

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The Chindre surname is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Chandra’ which means ‘moon’. The surname is most commonly found among people belonging to the Brahmin caste in India. The history of the Chindre surname is closely linked to the ancient Hindu religion. It is believed that the first members of the Chindre family were Brahmins who were priests in the temples of Lord Shiva in India. They were believed to have descended from the moon god Chandra, who was the father of Lord Shiva. In terms of culture, the Chindre surname is associated with the Hindu religion and the caste system in India. It is also associated with the practice of arranged marriages and the concept of ‘gotra’ or clan. Variations of the Chindre surname can be found in different parts of India. In the north, it is spelled as ‘Chindra’, while in the south it is spelled as ‘Chindaru’. In some parts of India, it is also spelled as ‘Chindar’. The Chindre surname is still very much alive today and is found in many parts of India. It is also found among the diaspora of Indians living in other parts of the world.

State-wise distribution of people with CHINDRE surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Maharashtra state distribution for CHINDRE surname

Maharashtra

18

Delhi state distribution for CHINDRE surname

Delhi

2

Bihar state distribution for CHINDRE surname

Bihar

1

Category-wise distribution of people with CHINDRE surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname CHINDRE 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.

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for CHINDRE surname

10 (48%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Food Distribution Records category for CHINDRE surname

7 (33%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for CHINDRE surname

4 (19%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

The CHINDRE surname is found across multiple communities including Brahmin Karhade, Brahmin, Karhade communities.

The CHINDRE surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

CHINDRE families belong to the KUTSA gotra.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the CHINDRE surname with 18 records (85.7%).

The CHINDRE surname is written in MARATHI script.

CHINDRE is ranked #13317 in India with approximately 87 people bearing this surname.

The CHINDRE surname is found across 3 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (85.7%), Delhi (9.5%), Bihar (4.8%).

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