Mehta is an Indian surname, derived from the Sanskrit word mahita meaning 'great' or 'praised'. It is found among several Indian religious groups, including Hindus, Jains, Parsis, and Sikhs. Among Hindus, it is used by a wide range of castes and social groups, including Khatris, Rajputs, Brahmins and Banias.[1] Mehta is also a common surname found among the Koeri caste of Bihar, who are commonly known as Kushwaha.[2]
^Dictionary of American Family Names. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-508137-4.
^Bulletin of the Cultural Research Institute. India: Cultural Research Institute West Bengal (India). 2004. p. 26. Recently, they have adopted surnames like Verma, Mehta and Kushwaha. Their subgroups are mostly endogamous. There are five major social divisions or endogamous subgroups among the Koiri of West Bengal.
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