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

Chandi, 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 Chandi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chandi in America

Chandi is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chandi surname appeared 178 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 Chandi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chandi to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Chandi

The surname Chandi originated in India and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Chandi," which means "fierce" or "ferocious." This name was often given to individuals who displayed bravery and courage in battle or other challenging situations.

The earliest known records of the Chandi surname can be found in ancient Hindu texts and manuscripts, particularly those related to the worship of the Hindu goddess Chandi or Durga. This goddess is revered for her strength and power, and it is believed that families with the Chandi surname may have been associated with her worship or had ancestors who were devotees.

In the 17th century, the Chandi surname appeared in various historical records and documents, including land ownership records and tax registers in parts of northern and eastern India. This suggests that families with this surname were established and held influential positions during that time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Chandi surname was Rani Chandi Devi, a prominent queen who ruled over the princely state of Garhwal in the 18th century. She was known for her courageous leadership and played a crucial role in defending her kingdom against invaders.

Another notable figure with the Chandi surname was Chandi Das, a 16th-century poet and scholar from Bengal. He was renowned for his literary works, including translations of ancient Hindu texts and compositions of devotional poetry.

In the 19th century, Chandi Prasad Bhatt, a renowned educationist and social reformer, made significant contributions to the advancement of education and women's rights in India. He founded several educational institutions and worked tirelessly to promote literacy and social progress.

During the Indian independence movement, Chandi Ram, a freedom fighter and revolutionary, played an active role in the struggle against British colonial rule. He was imprisoned for his involvement in the non-violent resistance movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.

Another prominent individual with the Chandi surname was Chandi Charan Ghose, a distinguished lawyer and jurist who served as a judge in the Calcutta High Court in the early 20th century. He was renowned for his legal expertise and contributions to the development of Indian jurisprudence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chandi

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

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 Chandi 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Chandi has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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