GANGULY
Ganguly
Ganguly is a British surname that is of Bengali origin. The surname is believed to have its roots in the Indian state of West Bengal. The Bengali surname Ganguly is derived from the word "Ganguli", which means a person of the Gangul (pronounced as Gangool) or Gangeye dynasty.
In Indian culture, surnames are often indicative of a person's caste, profession, or ancestry. The Ganguly surname is associated with the Brahmin community in Bengal, who are traditionally priests and scholars.
Over the years, many individuals with the surname Ganguly have migrated to countries around the world, including the United Kingdom. As such, one can find individuals of Bengali descent carrying the surname Ganguly in the UK.
Notably, one famous bearer of the surname Ganguly is Sourav Ganguly, a former Indian cricketer and captain of the Indian national cricket team. Sourav Ganguly, also known as "Dada", is considered one of the greatest cricketers in Indian cricket history and has made significant contributions to the sport.
In British society, individuals with the surname Ganguly have diversified occupations and have integrated into various professions, contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the United Kingdom. The diaspora community of individuals with the surname Ganguly continues to uphold their heritage while embracing their British identity.
There are approximately 273 people named Ganguly in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Ganguly.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Abhijit
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Arnab
- Ashok
- Leon
- Milan
- Raja
- Rajat
- Robin
- Rony
- Swagata
Female
- Amrita
- Anjana
- Anuradha
- Payal
- Ria
- Roopa
- Samhita
- Suman
- Sumita
- Sunanda
Similar and related surnames
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