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SAMVEDI Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,241st

Most common surname in India

163

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Samvedi is a surname of Indian origin. It is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Samvida’, which means ‘knowledge’. The name is commonly found among people of the Brahmin caste who are traditionally scholars and teachers. The Samvedi surname has a long history in India, tracing back to the Vedic period. It is believed that the name was first used by the ancient Brahmin scholars who wrote the Samaveda, one of the four Vedas. The culture and customs associated with the Samvedi surname vary from region to region. In some areas, the surname is associated with a particular clan or sub-caste, while in other areas it is used by people of various castes and backgrounds. Variations of the name include Samvediyar, Samvediyan and Samvedin. There are also several regional variations, such as Samvedi in Maharashtra and Samvedi in Uttar Pradesh. The Samvedi surname is still widely used in India today, and is a source of pride for many families. It is a reminder of the ancient Brahmin scholars who wrote the Samaveda, and of the rich cultural heritage of India.

State-wise distribution of people with SAMVEDI surname

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Delhi state distribution for SAMVEDI surname

Delhi

24

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for SAMVEDI surname

Madhya Pradesh

5

West Bengal state distribution for SAMVEDI surname

West Bengal

5

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for SAMVEDI surname

Uttar Pradesh

4

Maharashtra state distribution for SAMVEDI surname

Maharashtra

3

Category-wise distribution of people with SAMVEDI surname

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People with the surname SAMVEDI 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.

Voters List category for SAMVEDI surname

31 (76%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for SAMVEDI surname

5 (12%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Food Distribution Records category for SAMVEDI surname

5 (12%)

Food Distribution Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The SAMVEDI surname is found across multiple communities including Padmasali communities.

The SAMVEDI surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

SAMVEDI families belong to the VASHISHTA gotra.

Delhi has the highest concentration of the SAMVEDI surname with 24 records (58.5%).

The SAMVEDI surname is written in TELUGU script.

SAMVEDI is ranked #13241 in India with approximately 163 people bearing this surname.

The SAMVEDI surname is found across 5 states, with the top 3 being Delhi (58.5%), Madhya Pradesh (12.2%), West Bengal (12.2%).

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