Origin and History of BISTHI

History:

The gotras associated with this surname are bhrigu, dabanala, kashyap, mudgal and raghu kula. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, khandoba and venkateshwara.

Description:

The surname Bisthi, which is also spelled Bhishti, is mainly linked to a particular community in India that traditionally supplied water. The religion associated with BISTHI surname is hinduism. The Mother Tonuge associated with this surname are hindi and bengali.
This community, historically regarded as a caste, is often called Bisthi or Bhishti, like this surname. They were traditionally water carriers who used goatskins (mashks) to transport and deliver water, especially in dry areas. While mainly found among Muslims, some Hindu communities also have this surname, showing how occupational caste names can blend across religions in certain parts of India. The name is most common in North India.

The surname Bishti has several variations, including Bisthi, Bisti, Bisty, Biste, Bistihi, Bistey, Bista, Bistas, Bistes, Bistescu, Bister, Bistier, Bistyak, Beesti, Beasty, Biesthi, and Biesthy.