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BANERJEE, origin, history, culture, customs, variations BANERJEE, a surname of Indian origin. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word 'banerjee' meaning 'a jewel.' The Banerjee family is one of the oldest and most distinguished Indian families. The Banerjee clan traces its ancestry to the Kshatriyas, the ruling class of ancient India. The Banerjee family is said to have originated in the state of Bihar. The Banerjee family is believed to have migrated to the Bengal region of present-day India during the early part of the 17th century. The Banerjee family is noted for its many distinguished members, including Sir Jagadish Chandra Banerjee, the founder of the Indian Statistical Institute; Sir Reuben Banerjee, the first Indian-born governor of Hong Kong; and Mrinal Banerjee, the first Indian woman to receive a Ph.D. in mathematics from Cambridge University. The Banerjee family is also known for its many charitable works. The Banerjee family is one of the most prominent Indian families in the United States. The Banerjee family is said to have originated in the state of Bihar. The Banerjee family is believed to have migrated to the Bengal region of present-day India during the early part of the 17th century. The Banerjee family is noted for its many distinguished members, including Sir Jagadish Chandra Banerjee, the founder of the Indian Statistical Institute; Sir Reuben Banerjee, the first Indian-born governor of Hong Kong; and Mrinal Banerjee, the first Indian woman to receive a Ph.D. in mathematics from Cambridge University. The Banerjee family is also known for its many charitable works.