About Chauhan
The surname Chauhan is of Indian origin and is primarily associated with the Rajput community. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "chahamana," which means "four-headed" or "four-armed." The Chauhan dynasty was a prominent Rajput clan that ruled over various regions in northern India during the medieval period. The surname Chauhan signifies a lineage or belonging to this Rajput clan, and individuals with this surname often take pride in their warrior heritage and valor.
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The surname Chauhan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chauhan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Chauhan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Chauhan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Chauhan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.