CHETTY
Chetty
Chetty is a British surname with origins in South Asia, particularly in India and Sri Lanka. The name is derived from the Tamil word "Chettiar," which means a member of a mercantile caste in Southern India involved in trade and commerce.
Upon migration to Britain, individuals carrying the surname Chetty have contributed to the multicultural tapestry of the country. Many Chettys have pursued diverse professions and have been active in various fields, including business, academia, politics, and the arts.
The surname Chetty serves as a testament to the rich cultural exchange and diasporic connections between South Asia and the United Kingdom. It encapsulates the history of migration, adaptation, and integration of individuals and communities into British society, showcasing the diversity and inclusivity of the nation.
There are approximately 818 people named Chetty in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,624th most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Chetty.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Darren
- David
- Dean
- Frank
- John
- Jordy
- Kevin
- Navin
- Paul
- Robert
- Steven
Female
- Christine
- Colleen
- Deborah
- Hannah
- Lindy
- Margaret
- Marie
- Nalini
- Natasha
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
- Chaddy
- Chady
- Chaity
- Chat
- Chate
- Chati
- Chatt
- Chatta
- Chattey
- Chatti
- Chattis
- Chatto
- Chatts
- Chattu
- Chatty
- Cheat
- Cheath
- Cheatte
- Cheddy
- Cheedy
- Chet
- Cheta
- Chete
- Chett
- Chetta
- Chetti
- Chetto
- Chettoe
- Chettyne
- Cheyette
- Chiddey
- Chiddy
- Chidey
- Chideya
- Chitiyo
- Chittey
- Chitty
- Chity
- Chody
- Chudy
- Schatt
- Shady
- Sheady
- Sheday
- Sheddy
- Shedy
- Sheeday
- Sheedey
- Sheedy
- Sheett
- Sheety
- Shett
- Shetti
- Shetty
- Shetye
- Shodiya
- Shudy
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.