CHAND
Chand
The surname Chand is of South Asian origin, particularly common among people of Indian, Pakistani, and Sri Lankan descent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "chandra," meaning "moon," and is often associated with the Hindu lunar deity, Chandra. In Indian culture, the moon symbolises beauty, serenity, and creativity, reflecting the qualities often attributed to bearers of the surname Chand.
The Chand surname is prevalent among various ethnic groups within South Asia, including Hindus, Sikhs, and Muslims. It is often used as a middle name or a surname that is passed down through generations, signifying family heritage and ancestry. In the Indian caste system, individuals bearing the surname Chand may belong to different social groups based on their specific regional, religious, or cultural background.
Within the British South Asian diaspora community, the surname Chand is commonly found among families with ancestral roots in the Indian subcontinent. Many individuals of British Asian descent carry the surname as a link to their heritage and as a reminder of their cultural identity. The Chand surname serves as a testament to the diverse and rich tapestry of British society, reflecting the contributions of South Asian communities to the multicultural fabric of the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 2,249 people named Chand in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,818th most common surname in Britain. Around 35 in a million people in Britain are named Chand.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: India
Religion of origin: Hindu
Language of origin: Hindi
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Amar
- Avtar
- Balbir
- Baldev
- Evean
- Faqir
- Gian
- Karam
- Michael
- Prem
- Ram
- Ramesh
- Tarsaim
- Vijay
Female
- Angela
- Anita
- Bibi
- Elizabeth
- Kashmir
- Manjit
- Maureen
- Mehar
- Nafisa
- Sarah
- Sonia
- Susan
- Usha
Similar and related surnames
- Chanda
- Chan
- Chain
- Chandar
- Chana
- Chande
- Chaand
- Chandee
- Chandi
- Chando
- Chandey
- Chandia
- Chandio
- Chandoo
- Chandos
- Chandy
- Chane
- Chann
- Chant
- Chante
- Chean
- Schan
- Schanda
- Shand
- Shands
- Shandu
- Shandy
- Shend
- Chaine
- Chanat
- Chandak
- Chandan
- Chandel
- Chanden
- Chander
- Chandla
- Chandle
- Chandly
- Chandna
- Chandni
- Chandok
- Chandon
- Chandor
- Chandra
- Chandro
- Chandru
- Chandry
- Chandu
- Chanes
- Chang
- Changh
- Chani
- Channe
- Chano
- Chanot
- Chans
- Chanu
- Chanut
- Chany
- Chayne
- Cheane
- Chende
- Chendo
- Shende
- Chandley
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.