Does dahiya surname belong to schedule caste?

Answer 1

The classification of surnames into Scheduled Castes in India is determined by government records and official documentation, not by the surname itself. The Scheduled Castes list is based on historical discrimination and social status, rather than individual surnames. Therefore, whether the surname "Dahiya" belongs to a Scheduled Caste would depend on specific government records and classifications, rather than the surname itself.

Answer 2

No, Dahiyas are Jats. But unfortunately when some members of the Scheduled Caste communities moves out of their villages to cities, they start using the surnames of the dominant castes of that village. And use of Dahiya surname by some scheduled caste people is an example of it. e.g. Aditya Dahiya (21st rank in IAS 2011; 1st rank in CBSE AIPMT 2005) is a Jat & competed in General category whereas Pradeep Dahiya (142nd rank in IAS 2012) is a Scheduled Caste & competed in SC category.