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KAYAST Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,095th

Most common surname in India

309

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The Kayast surname is of Indian origin, and is derived from the Sanskrit word “Kaya,” which means “body.”
The Kayast surname was first found in the state of Gujarat, India, where they held a family seat from very ancient times.

Description:

The Kayast family is traditionally believed to have been of the warrior caste. They are known for their loyalty and dedication to their families and communities.
The Kayast family has a strong tradition of honoring their elders, and they are known for their hospitality and generosity.
The Kayast surname can also be spelled as Kayasth, Kayastha, Kayast, Kayasthi, Kaya, Kayaasth, and Kayaastha.

State-wise distribution of people with KAYAST surname

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Madhya Pradesh state distribution for KAYAST surname

Madhya Pradesh

58

Maharashtra state distribution for KAYAST surname

Maharashtra

47

Bihar state distribution for KAYAST surname

Bihar

18

Tamil Nadu state distribution for KAYAST surname

Tamil Nadu

5

West Bengal state distribution for KAYAST surname

West Bengal

2

Category-wise distribution of people with KAYAST surname

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People with the surname KAYAST 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 KAYAST surname

107 (82%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for KAYAST surname

12 (9%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for KAYAST surname

11 (8%)

Voters List

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