Question 1

Who is the Kuldevta (family deity) worshipped by JOSHIKA families?

Accepted Answer

JOSHIKA families worship JYOTIBA and KALI and VENKATESHWARA as their Kuldevta (family deities).

Question 2

Is JOSHIKA a caste-based or profession-based surname, and what does it represent?

Accepted Answer

JOSHIKA is classified as a OTHERS-based surname because it is historically associated with .

Question 3

Do people from different religions use the JOSHIKA surname?

Accepted Answer

The JOSHIKA surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Question 4

What are the gotras found among JOSHIKA families?

Accepted Answer

JOSHIKA families belong to multiple gotras including AATREYA, DADICH, KASYAPA, MAANDAVYA, RAGHU KULA.

Question 5

Which state has the highest number of people with the JOSHIKA surname?

Accepted Answer

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the JOSHIKA surname with 262 records (94.2%).

Question 6

How common is the JOSHIKA surname in India?

Accepted Answer

JOSHIKA is ranked #12744 in India with approximately 660 people bearing this surname.

Question 7

In how many states is the JOSHIKA surname found across India?

Accepted Answer

The JOSHIKA surname is found across 8 states, with the top 3 being Andhra Pradesh (94.2%), Tamil Nadu (2.2%), Maharashtra (1.1%).

Origin and History of JOSHIKA

History: