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

Chandarana, 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 Chandarana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chandarana in America

Chandarana is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chandarana surname appeared 136 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 Chandarana.

The history of the last name Chandarana

The surname "CHANDARANA" is of Indian origin, specifically from the state of Gujarat in western India. The name can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 12th-13th century CE.

The name "CHANDARANA" is derived from the Sanskrit words "Chandra" meaning moon and "Rana" meaning warrior or king. It is believed that the name was originally given to individuals who displayed valor and bravery in battle, akin to the strength and brilliance of the moon.

Historical records indicate that the Chandarana family held significant influence and power in the regions of Saurashtra and Kutch during the reign of the Chalukya and Solanki dynasties. The name is mentioned in several inscriptions and manuscripts from this period, suggesting their prominence as feudal lords and warriors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "CHANDARANA" can be found in the "Naisadha-charita," an epic poem composed by the renowned Sanskrit poet Shriharsha in the 12th century CE. The poem mentions a character named "Chandrarana" who is described as a valiant warrior.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname "CHANDARANA." One such figure was Virsinh Chandarana, a prominent military commander who served under the Jadeja rulers of Kutch in the 16th century. He played a crucial role in the defense of the region against invading forces.

Another notable bearer of this name was Jayvantsinh Chandarana, a respected scholar and poet who lived in the 17th century. His literary works, including poetry and treatises on philosophy, were widely acclaimed during his time.

In the 18th century, Govindsinh Chandarana was a influential landowner and philanthropist in the region of Saurashtra. He was known for his generous contributions towards the construction of temples, schools, and other public works.

The Chandarana family also had a presence in the princely state of Dharampur, where they served as advisors and administrators to the ruling dynasty. One such figure was Rajubha Chandarana, who held the position of the Prime Minister in the 19th century.

Additionally, the name "CHANDARANA" has been associated with several villages and towns in Gujarat, such as Chandarana village in the Surendranagar district, which likely took its name from the prominent Chandarana families who settled in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chandarana

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

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 Chandarana 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 Chandarana was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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