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GRAHACHARYA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,152nd

Most common surname in India

252

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Grahacharya is a common Hindu Brahmin surname, derived from the Sanskrit word “Grahacharya” which means “teacher of the planets”. It is believed to have originated in the ancient Vedic period, when the Vedic astrologers were known as “Grahacharyas”. The history of the Grahacharya surname is closely linked to the Vedic period, when the Vedic astrologers were known as “Grahacharyas”. They were responsible for predicting the future based on the positions of the planets and stars. In modern times, the Grahacharya surname is still used by many Hindus, especially those belonging to the Brahmin caste. The culture and customs associated with the Grahacharya surname vary from region to region in India. In some areas, it is considered a prestigious name and is associated with a high social status. In other areas, it is considered a simple name and is not associated with any particular social status. Variations of the Grahacharya surname include Grahacharyan, Grahachari, and Grahacharyya.

State-wise distribution of people with GRAHACHARYA surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for GRAHACHARYA surname

Maharashtra

26

Tamil Nadu state distribution for GRAHACHARYA surname

Tamil Nadu

3

Delhi state distribution for GRAHACHARYA surname

Delhi

2

Odisha state distribution for GRAHACHARYA surname

Odisha

1

Category-wise distribution of people with GRAHACHARYA surname

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People with the surname GRAHACHARYA appear across 2 types of official government records in iMeUsWe's database — from electoral rolls to agricultural records — showing how widely distributed this surname is across Indian society.

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for GRAHACHARYA surname

67 (92%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for GRAHACHARYA surname

6 (8%)

Voters List

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