Mehta

Mehta is an Indian surname. and may be derived from the Sanskrit . It is found among several Indian communities, including Hindus, Jains, Parsis, Sindhis, and Sikhs. Among Hindus, it is used by a wide range of castes and social groups, including Banias, Brahmins, Kayasthas and Khatris.[1]

People with this surname are native to north-western regions of India, including Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra (Mumbai).[1] In Rajasthan, Mehta was originally used as a term of respect applied to non-Rajput administrative office holders, most of whom were Oswals, Rajpurohit, and other Vaishyas, and Kayeths.[2] In the Gujarati language, the term was used to address teachers and accountants, becoming associated with these professions.[1]

Among Oswals, Jnagals,Porwal Banias, and Punjabi Khatris, it is a clan name.[1]

Notable Mehtas

Notable individuals with this surname include:

References
  1. Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-508137-4
  2. R.K. Gupta, S.R. Bakshi (2012). Dalit Literature: Our Response, p.100.
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