CHOTAI
Chotai
Chotai is a British surname that has its origin in the Indian subcontinent. The surname is most commonly found among people of Indian, Pakistani, and East African heritage who have migrated to the United Kingdom, particularly in the post-World War II period.
The name "Chotai" is believed to have originated from the Gujarati and Sindhi languages spoken in the Indian state of Gujarat and the Sindh province of Pakistan. In Gujarati, "Chotai" may have derived from the word "chota," meaning "small" or "lesser." The name may have been used to denote someone who belonged to a smaller or lesser branch of a family or community.
Individuals bearing the surname Chotai can be found across various professions and fields in the UK, reflecting the diverse contributions of the South Asian diaspora to British society. The Chotai surname may also be spelled as "Chhotai" or "Chhota" due to variations in transliteration from Indian languages.
The migration of people with the surname Chotai to the UK has enriched the cultural tapestry of the nation and contributed to the growth of multicultural communities in British cities. Today, the surname Chotai serves as a testament to the shared history and heritage of the people who bear it, bridging connections between South Asia and the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 571 people named Chotai in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Chotai.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Amratlal
- Hanish
- Jitesh
- Kamlesh
- Kiran
- Mitesh
- Narendra
- Neil
- Nilesh
- Rishi
- Ronald
- Sandeep
- Santilal
- Shirish
Female
- Anita
- Daksha
- Nimisha
- Nisha
- Priti
- Rina
- Saloni
- Selina
- Shivani
- Shreena
- Sonal