Find out how popular the last name Chandan is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Chandan.

Chandan, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Chandan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chandan in America

Chandan is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chandan surname appeared 125 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Chandan.

The history of the last name Chandan

The surname Chandan has its origins in India and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'chandana', which means 'sandalwood'. The name is particularly prevalent in the northern regions of India, such as Punjab and Haryana.

The earliest recorded use of the name Chandan can be found in ancient Hindu texts and manuscripts. The name was often associated with the Brahmin caste, who were known for their knowledge of sacred texts and their spiritual practices.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Chandan was Chandan Singh, a 17th century ruler of the Jat kingdom in present-day Rajasthan. He was known for his bravery and military prowess, and his descendants continued to use the name Chandan for several generations.

In the 18th century, the name Chandan was also found in the region of Bengal, where it was associated with the Baidya community, who were practitioners of traditional Indian medicine. One notable figure from this community was Chandan Chakraborty, a renowned physician and scholar who lived in the late 18th century.

Another historical figure with the surname Chandan was Chandan Lal Suri, a 19th century scholar and poet from Punjab. He was known for his contributions to Punjabi literature and his works were widely read and appreciated during his time.

In more recent history, Chandan Mitra, an Indian journalist and politician, has been a prominent figure in Indian politics. He served as a member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament, from 1991 to 2004.

The name Chandan has also been associated with various place names throughout India. For example, Chandan Nagar is a town in the state of West Bengal, while Chandan Khadi is a village in the state of Gujarat.

Overall, the surname Chandan has a rich history and cultural significance in India, with its roots dating back to ancient times and its association with various communities and professions throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chandan

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Chandan.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Chandan was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Chandan was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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