There are
2155
Chatterjees in the USA
Chatterjee is the
13985th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Chatterjee

BankimChandra

Indian writer, poet, and journalist, known for his novel 'Anandamath' which contained the song 'Vande Mataram' that later became the national song of India.

PrasantaChandra

Indian scientist and statistician, known for his pioneering work in the field of statistics and for founding the Indian Statistical Institute.

SatyendraNath

Indian physicist, known for his collaboration with Albert Einstein in developing the theory of Bose-Einstein statistics and the concept of Bose-Einstein condensate.

SachinDev

Indian music composer and singer, known for his contributions to the Bollywood film industry and for blending various musical styles in his compositions.

PranabKumar

Indian politician and statesman, served as the President of India from 2012 to 2017 and held various key positions in the Indian government throughout his career.

Chatterjee Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Chatterjee is primarily associated with Bengali Hindus from the Indian subcontinent.
Geographic DistributionThe Chatterjee surname is commonly found in West Bengal, India, and among the Bengali diaspora worldwide.
VariationsVariations of the Chatterjee surname include Chatterji, Chattopadhyay, Chattopadhyaya, and Chatterjee Bandopadhyay.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of the Chatterjee community have occurred both within India and internationally. Many Chatterjees migrated to other parts of India, especially during the British colonial period when opportunities for education and employment opened up. In recent times, Chatterjees have also immigrated to various countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia, in search of better opportunities and for cultural exchange.