Bisht (surname)
Bisht is a surname found in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and country Nepal. The term "Bisht" originally referred to someone who held a land grant from the government. The Bisht families in Uttarakhand were chiefly Thokdars(Zamindars) of Thuljat origin. In Uttrakhand, Bishts are generally Kshatriya Rajputs. In Nepal, Bisht was adopted as a surname by Raute and Raji people. Bishta, as Bista, was also used as a surname used by Khas people, group under the caste Chhetri.
| Language(s) | Kumaoni, Garhwali, Nepali |
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| Derivation | Bishishta (Distinguished) |
| Meaning | Baron or landholder |
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| Variant form(s) | Bishta, Bista, Bist |
| See also | Mahara, Rawat, Dhami, Airee, Negi, Rautela |
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