About Banerji
The surname Banerji is of Indian origin and is commonly found among Bengali Hindus. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Banerjya," which means "belonging to the forest" or "forest-dweller." The name likely originated from individuals who lived or worked in forested areas or had a connection to nature. The surname Banerji is often associated with the Brahmin caste, indicating a priestly or scholarly lineage.
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The surname Banerji is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Banerji 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 Banerji in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Banerji using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.