Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

JOTH families worship JOTIBA and KHANDOBA and TIRUPATI BALAJI as their Kuldevta (family deities).

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Do people from different religions use the JOTH surname?

Accepted Answer

The JOTH surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Question 4

What are the gotras found among JOTH families?

Accepted Answer

JOTH families belong to multiple gotras including ANGIRAS, DANOLI, HARITAS, MUDGAL, RAGHUKULA.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Uttar Pradesh has the highest concentration of the JOTH surname with 57 records (83.8%).

Question 6

In which script is the JOTH surname written?

Accepted Answer

The JOTH surname is written in TAMIL script.

Question 7

How common is the JOTH surname in India?

Accepted Answer

JOTH is ranked #12661 in India with approximately 743 people bearing this surname.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The JOTH surname is found across 6 states, with the top 3 being Uttar Pradesh (83.8%), Maharashtra (5.9%), Madhya Pradesh (5.9%).

Origin and History of JOTH

History: