About Banerjee
The surname Banerjee is of Bengali origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "banerji," which means "forest-dweller" or "one who lives in the forest." It is a common surname among Bengali Hindus and is often associated with individuals who have ancestral ties to the Brahmin caste. The name signifies a connection to nature and a historical occupation or lifestyle of residing in or being associated with forests.
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The surname Banerjee is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Banerjee based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Banerjee in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Banerjee using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.