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CHIRAGA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,381st

Most common surname in India

23

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

CHIRAG is an Indian surname, derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Chirak’, which means ‘lamp’. It is believed to have originated in the northern region of India, mainly in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. The surname is most commonly associated with the Jat community, although it is also found among other communities. It is believed to have been used as a surname for many centuries. The history of the CHIRAG surname is closely linked to the Jat people. It is believed that the Jat people were originally nomadic warriors and were known for their bravery and loyalty. The surname CHIRAG is thought to have been adopted by the Jat people to indicate their warrior status. The culture and customs associated with the CHIRAG surname vary depending on the region and community to which it belongs. In some communities, the surname is passed down through the male line, while in others it can be adopted by females. Variations of the CHIRAG surname include CHIRAGI, CHIRAGH, CHIRAGHI, and CHIRAGANI.

State-wise distribution of people with CHIRAGA surname

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Rajasthan state distribution for CHIRAGA surname

Rajasthan

11

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for CHIRAGA surname

Andhra Pradesh

4

Tamil Nadu state distribution for CHIRAGA surname

Tamil Nadu

3

Maharashtra state distribution for CHIRAGA surname

Maharashtra

1

Category-wise distribution of people with CHIRAGA surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname CHIRAGA 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.

Voters List category for CHIRAGA surname

18 (95%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for CHIRAGA surname

1 (5%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The CHIRAGA surname is found across multiple communities including Padmasali, Padmashali communities.

The CHIRAGA surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

CHIRAGA families belong to the SINDHU gotra.

Rajasthan has the highest concentration of the CHIRAGA surname with 11 records (57.9%).

The CHIRAGA surname is written in TELUGU script.

CHIRAGA is ranked #13381 in India with approximately 23 people bearing this surname.

The CHIRAGA surname is found across 4 states, with the top 3 being Rajasthan (57.9%), Andhra Pradesh (21.1%), Tamil Nadu (15.8%).

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