BANERJEE
Banerjee
Banerjee is a surname of Indian origin that is commonly found among people of Bengali descent. The surname is usually associated with individuals from the Indian state of West Bengal or those belonging to the Bengali community.
The name Banerjee is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Vānijyaka,' which means 'a trader' or 'merchant.' Over time, individuals with this surname have been involved in various professions and occupations, including business, academia, politics, and the arts.
Historically, the Banerjee family name may have been associated with landowners or administrators during the British colonial period in India. Some individuals bearing this surname were also known for their contributions to literature, music, and the sciences.
Today, the surname Banerjee is widespread both in India and among the Indian diaspora around the world. Many individuals with this surname have excelled in their respective fields, bringing honour and recognition to the name.
There are approximately 1,648 people named Banerjee in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,950th most common surname in Britain. Around 25 in a million people in Britain are named Banerjee.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: India
Religion of origin: Hindu
Language of origin: Hindi
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Abhijit
- Abhishek
- Amit
- Anil
- Dilip
- Kaushik
- Krishna
- Neil
- Raj
- Robin
- Soumo
- Subir
Female
- Amrita
- Anita
- Anuradha
- Indrani
- Margaret
- Nandini
- Olga
- Rita
- Ruby
- Sohini
- Soma
- Sonali
- Sushmita
- Tanya