Banerjee
The origin of the surname Banerjee
Banerjee, from Bandyopadhyay, is a Bengali Brahmin name linked to the village Bandaghati.
What kind of surname is Banerjee?
Banerjee is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from. It belongs to the Indian naming tradition — you can read how Indian surnames were formed on our Indian last names page.
Variants & spellings of Banerjee
You may also see this surname written as:
- Bandyopadhyay
Other Indian surnames
Other toponymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Banerjee mean?
The surname Banerjee means Brahmin of Bandaghati. Banerjee, from Bandyopadhyay, is a Bengali Brahmin name linked to the village Bandaghati.
Where does the surname Banerjee come from?
Banerjee is a surname of Indian origin.
What kind of surname is Banerjee?
Banerjee is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from.
What are other spellings of Banerjee?
Variant spellings of Banerjee include Bandyopadhyay.
What are other Indian surnames?
Other Indian surnames include Das, Gupta, Joshi, Khan, Kumar, Mehta.