Chaggar

Chaggar is a British surname that traces its origins to the Indian subcontinent. It is a surname of Punjabi Sikh and Hindu origin. The name is believed to derive from the Punjabi word "chaggar," which means a kind of water pitcher or pot traditionally used in South Asia.

The Chaggar surname is relatively uncommon in the United Kingdom and is predominantly found in British Punjabi communities. Individuals bearing the Chaggar surname often have ancestral roots in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. Over the years, many Chaggars have migrated to the UK and have made significant contributions to British society in various fields.

Like many surnames, the Chaggar name carries a sense of identity and heritage for those who bear it. It serves as a link to ancestral roots and cultural traditions, connecting individuals to their family history and background.

Although relatively niche, the Chaggar surname endures as a part of the diverse tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the multiculturalism and rich heritage of the country.

There are approximately 1,014 people named Chaggar in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,303rd most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Chaggar.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Ajit
  • Bhupinder
  • Charanjit
  • Davinder
  • Gurdeep
  • Hardeep
  • Harjinder
  • Mohinder
  • Parminder
  • Rajinder
  • Ranjit
  • Sandeep

Female

  • Amrit
  • Gurpreet
  • Harpreet
  • Jasbir
  • Jaswinder
  • Mandeep
  • Manjit
  • Narinder
  • Rupinder
  • Surinder

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