What does the Pandey surname mean?

The Pandey surname means "Learned scholar, one who recites Vedas". It is of Sanskrit origin and is predominantly found among Brahmin communities in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh.

What caste or community is the Pandey surname from?

The Pandey surname is traditionally associated with the Brahmin community. A Brahmin surname prevalent in North and Central India, derived from 'Pandit' meaning learned scholar.

Pandey Surname

“Learned scholar, one who recites Vedas”

Also spelled: Pande, Pandit

Brahmin surnamesSanskrit origin · Hindi

History & Significance

A Brahmin surname prevalent in North and Central India, derived from 'Pandit' meaning learned scholar.

What is the Gotra for Pandey?

Pandey families belong to many Gotras: it is passed down the paternal line, not fixed by the surname. These 31 Gotras are the ones most often recorded among Pandey families:

Kashyap Vashishtha Kanva Upamanyu Naidhruva Shakti Jambu Laugakshi

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Saunak Bhargava Maitreya Chyavana Markandeya Aurva Kratu Pulastya Pulaha Marichi Kautsa Dhaumya Ikshvaku Dattatreya Gargyeya Varshaganya Upagava Valakhilya Nandana Shakapuni Bhavayavya Alamba Kaunsha

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Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Learned scholar, one who recites Vedas
Origin: Sanskrit
Language: Hindi
Category: Brahmin

Regional Distribution

The Pandey surname is predominantly found in:

Uttar Pradesh Bihar Madhya Pradesh

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Pandey Surname: Which Gotras Do Pandey Families Carry?

Pandey is a Brahmin surname across Uttar Pradesh and beyond, but like other Brahmin surnames, it spans many Gotras. Learn how to find your family's actual lineage.

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