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VACHISHTA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,352nd

Most common surname in India

52

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

VACHISHTAsurname is a Hindu surname belonging to the Brahmin caste. It is derived from the Sanskrit word Vachishtha, which means ‘wise’ or ‘learned’. The VACHISHTAsurname is believed to have originated in the northern part of India, in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The VACHISHTAsurname is associated with a number of prominent figures in Hindu mythology, such as the sage Vashishtha. The VACHISHTAsurname is also associated with the rishi (sage) Vishvamitra, who is said to have been the teacher of Rama, the hero of the Ramayana. The culture and customs associated with the VACHISHTAsurname vary depending on the region in which it is found. In some regions, members of the VACHISHTAsurname may follow the traditional Hindu customs and rituals, while in others they may have adopted more modern customs and practices. Variations of the VACHISHTAsurname include Vachishta, Vachisht, Vachishti, Vachishthi, Vachishtam, Vachishtham, and Vachishthi.

State-wise distribution of people with VACHISHTA surname

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Madhya Pradesh state distribution for VACHISHTA surname

Madhya Pradesh

41

Maharashtra state distribution for VACHISHTA surname

Maharashtra

13

Category-wise distribution of people with VACHISHTA surname

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People with the surname VACHISHTA appear across 2 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 VACHISHTA surname

42 (78%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for VACHISHTA surname

12 (22%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

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