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HASTAK Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

12,974th

Most common surname in India

430

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Hastak is a surname of Indian origin, which is believed to have originated in the state of Rajasthan. It is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘hasta’, which means hand. The Hastak family is believed to have been descended from the Rajputs, a group of warriors and rulers who ruled parts of northern and western India in the medieval period. The family is believed to have migrated to other parts of India during the Mughal period. The Hastak surname is associated with a number of customs and traditions, which vary from region to region. In some areas, the family is known for its traditional dance forms, while in others it is associated with the practice of astrology. In some areas, the family is known for its philanthropic activities and its contribution to the local economy. The variations of the Hastak surname include Hastakar, Hastakarai, Hastakari, Hastakaraya and Hastakarya. The surname is also found in other parts of the Indian subcontinent, including Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

State-wise distribution of people with HASTAK surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for HASTAK surname

Maharashtra

56

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for HASTAK surname

Madhya Pradesh

52

Gujarat state distribution for HASTAK surname

Gujarat

10

Tamil Nadu state distribution for HASTAK surname

Tamil Nadu

9

Category-wise distribution of people with HASTAK surname

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People with the surname HASTAK appear across 3 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.

Food Distribution Records category for HASTAK surname

94 (74%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for HASTAK surname

21 (17%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for HASTAK surname

12 (9%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

HASTAK families worship RENUKA OF MAHUR as their Kuldevta (family deity).

The HASTAK surname is found across multiple communities including Brahmin Deshastha, Brahmin, Deshastha Brahmin, Deshastha communities.

The HASTAK surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

HASTAK families belong to the BHARADWAJ gotra.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the HASTAK surname with 56 records (44.1%).

The HASTAK surname is written in MARATHI script.

HASTAK is ranked #12974 in India with approximately 430 people bearing this surname.

The HASTAK surname is found across 4 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (44.1%), Madhya Pradesh (40.9%), Gujarat (7.9%).

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