Kayastha

Kayastha Meaning & Origin

About Kayastha
The surname Kayastha is derived from the Sanskrit word "kayastha," which means "scribe" or "secretary." It is a Hindu caste surname found primarily in India and Nepal. Historically, Kayasthas were traditionally employed as record-keepers, administrators, and scribes in the royal courts and government offices. They were highly educated and held influential positions in society. Today, the Kayastha surname is used by individuals belonging to this caste, signifying their ancestral occupation and social status.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Kayastha is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Kayastha: 142
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 121,590
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kayastha based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Kayastha is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KS0
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0230
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY0 AA1 CH AH0
🌐 IPA
/kayastha*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KS0', 'KST')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kayastha in Braille

Here's how to represent Kayastha in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Kayastha in braille

How to sign the name Kayastha using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Kayastha using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kayastha in sign language

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