The surname Vashisht is typically associated with the Brahmin caste in India, specifically among the North Indian Brahmins. Brahmins are traditionally priests or scholars and are considered to be part of the highest caste in the Hindu social hierarchy. However, it's important to note that caste identities can vary by region and community, and not all individuals with the surname may strictly adhere to these traditional classifications.
no vashisht is definitely not a sc ... thay are Brahmins.the surname is after maharishi vashisht who was a a famous sage.
Basit caste is not schedule caste, so to remove its identity as schedule caste they are now called vashisht rajput.
Khetale is a surname of Maratha caste.
What is caste of nistane surname ?
Vashisht Rajput or Basith Rajputana's is clan of Kshatriya Rajput's they are descendents of Rishi Vaishishta (GURU OF HINDU PRINCE GOD RAMA & LASKHMAN) they live in Jammur & Kashmir region before the first Islamic invasion which was done muhammad ghaznavi) after the ghaznavi's invasion many of the Vashisht Rajput Kings were appointed as 'Senapati' or 'Main Advisors' of Muslim Kings in India / Hindustan ... later these Vashisht Rajput settled in Uttar Pradesh mainly in Ayodhya & Vaishishta Nagar.. there blood line is very rare and have Afghani and Kashmiri Roots in them!
The surname trivedi belongs to the Brahmin caste.
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schedule caste
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Kakurla surname belongs to Kapu caste (Balija Naidu/Telaga)
Nadakuditi surname belongs to Agni Kula Kshatriya caste.