About Chitnis
The surname Chitnis is of Indian origin and is commonly found among the Marathi-speaking community. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "chitnis," which means a secretary or a scribe. Historically, Chitnis was a title given to individuals who held administrative positions in the courts of the Maratha Empire. Over time, the title became a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Chitnis are often associated with administrative or clerical professions.
The surname Chitnis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chitnis 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 Chitnis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Chitnis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.