About Chera
The surname Chera is of Indian origin and is primarily found among the Tamil-speaking community. It is derived from the ancient Tamil dynasty known as the Chera dynasty, which ruled parts of present-day Kerala and Tamil Nadu in South India. The name Chera is believed to have originated from the Tamil word "cheran" meaning "one who rules" or "emperor." As a surname, Chera signifies a person's ancestral connection to the Chera dynasty and their heritage in the region.
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The surname Chera is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chera 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 Chera is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Chera in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Chera using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.