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

Chattergoon, 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 Chattergoon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chattergoon in America

Chattergoon is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chattergoon surname appeared 153 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 Chattergoon.

The history of the last name Chattergoon

The surname CHATTERGOON originated in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the region of Bengal. It is believed to have emerged around the 17th century during the Mughal Empire. The name is derived from the Bengali words "chatta" meaning "umbrella" and "goon" meaning "skilled worker" or "artisan." Thus, CHATTERGOON likely referred to a skilled umbrella maker or someone involved in the trade of umbrellas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CHATTERGOON name can be found in a 1674 tax record from the Bengal region, where a person named Ramchandra CHATTERGOON is listed as a resident of the village of Barisal. This provides evidence of the name's existence during the Mughal era in the 17th century.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Keshab Chandra CHATTERGOON (1734-1801) was a prominent merchant and trader in the city of Calcutta (now Kolkata). He was known for his successful business dealings in textiles and spices, and his name is mentioned in several historical documents from that period.

The CHATTERGOON name also appears in some British colonial records from the 19th century. For instance, Jagannath CHATTERGOON (1823-1891) was a renowned scholar and linguist from Bengal who assisted British scholars in translating and interpreting ancient Sanskrit texts.

Another significant figure was Panchu CHATTERGOON (1870-1938), who was a prominent lawyer and activist in the Indian independence movement. He actively participated in protests and campaigns against British colonial rule and was imprisoned several times for his involvement.

In more recent times, Soumitra CHATTERGOON (1935-2022) was a celebrated Bengali actor and director, known for his collaborations with the legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray. He received numerous accolades, including the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest honor in cinema.

It is important to note that the CHATTERGOON surname has undergone various spelling variations over time, such as CHATTERJEE, CHATTERJI, and CHATTOPADHYAY, reflecting the diverse regional dialects and linguistic influences in the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chattergoon

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

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

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