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CHIRANJEVI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,310th

Most common surname in India

94

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The Chiranjeevi surname is a Hindu surname that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word “chiranjeev” which means “immortal”. This surname is mainly used by families belonging to the Brahmin caste. The Chiranjeevi surname is believed to have originated in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. It is also found in some parts of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala. The Chiranjeevi surname is a very common name among the people of these states. The history of the Chiranjeevi surname is not well documented. However, it is believed that the surname was adopted by some families of the Brahmin caste in the 16th century. It is also believed that the Chiranjeevi surname was adopted by some families of the Kshatriya caste in the 18th century. The culture and customs associated with the Chiranjeevi surname are mainly the same as those of the Brahmin caste. The Chiranjeevi surname is also associated with some other Hindu communities like the Rajputs and the Marathas. The variations of the Chiranjeevi surname include Chiranjivi, Chiranjiv, Chiranjeev, Chiranjiva, Chiranjive, Chiranjivu, and Chiranjivam.

State-wise distribution of people with CHIRANJEVI surname

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Andhra Pradesh state distribution for CHIRANJEVI surname

Andhra Pradesh

33

Tamil Nadu state distribution for CHIRANJEVI surname

Tamil Nadu

31

Telangana state distribution for CHIRANJEVI surname

Telangana

1

Category-wise distribution of people with CHIRANJEVI surname

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People with the surname CHIRANJEVI 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.

Voters List category for CHIRANJEVI surname

31 (48%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for CHIRANJEVI surname

21 (32%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for CHIRANJEVI surname

13 (20%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

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