About Shastry
The surname Shastry is of Indian origin and is commonly found among Brahmins, a Hindu priestly caste. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Shastri," which means "learned" or "scholar." Individuals with the surname Shastry are often associated with the profession of teaching, studying, or practicing religious rituals and are considered to be knowledgeable in Hindu scriptures and traditions.
The surname Shastry is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shastry 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 Shastry is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shastry in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shastry using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.