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CHIRGUNI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,222nd

Most common surname in India

182

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The surname Chirgun is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word “Chirag”, which means “light”. It is believed to have been used as a surname by the royal families of Rajasthan. Today, the surname is most commonly found among the Jat, Rajput, and Brahmin communities in India. The history of the Chirgun surname dates back to the 16th century. During this period, it was used by the Rajputs of Rajasthan to differentiate themselves from the other Rajputs of the region. The Chirgun surname was also used by the Mughals, who were the rulers of India during this time. The culture and customs associated with the Chirgun surname vary from region to region. In some areas, the surname is associated with wealth and power, while in others it is associated with humility and simplicity. Variations of the Chirgun surname include Chirag, Chirah, and Chiragh.

State-wise distribution of people with CHIRGUNI surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for CHIRGUNI surname

Maharashtra

43

Odisha state distribution for CHIRGUNI surname

Odisha

1

Category-wise distribution of people with CHIRGUNI surname

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People with the surname CHIRGUNI 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.

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for CHIRGUNI surname

44 (98%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for CHIRGUNI surname

1 (2%)

Voters List

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