History:

The gotras associated with this surname are angiras, dadhich, kashyap, maandavya and raghu kula. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, khandoba and venkateshwara.

Description:

Chinnaraj is a surname common in South India, especially in Karnataka. The religion associated with CHINNARAJ surname is hinduism. The MotherTounge associated with this surname is kannada.
It is often found among Kannada-speaking communities and has strong Hindu roots. The name is frequently associated with devotees of Lord Shiva, who is also known as "Chinna" or "சின்ன". This surname appears among various sub-communities, including the Lingayat community, a major Shaivite religious group in Karnataka. It is also observed among other sub-castes within the broader Hindu social structure of the region.

The surname Chinnaraj, which is common in India, often indicates a connection to regions where Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu are spoken. These Dravidian languages are prevalent in South India. Given Indias diverse linguistic landscape, some people with this surname may also speak English, especially in cities or if they have received higher education. The specific language spoken by a family with this surname can depend on their location and migration history within India. However, Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu remain the most common languages associated with this surname.

The surname Chinnaraj has several variations, including Chinnaraja, Chinraj, Chinraja, Chennaraj, and Chennaraja.