DAS
Das
Pronunciation: /dʌs/
The surname "Das" is of South Asian origin, particularly common among people of Bangladeshi and Indian descent. In the Bengali and Odia languages, "Das" means "servant" or "slave" in the context of serving a deity or noble family. In India, the surname Das is predominantly used by various communities, including Bengalis, Odias, Assamese, and Biharis.
Historically, the surname "Das" was associated with individuals who served in religious institutions such as temples or were devoted followers of a deity. Over time, the surname has been adopted by diverse families irrespective of caste or religion.
Within the British diaspora, individuals with the surname Das have established themselves in various professions and industries, contributing significantly to society. The surname Das is a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and complex history of South Asia, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of those bearing the name.
There are approximately 3,985 people named Das in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,346th most common surname in Britain. Around 61 in a million people in Britain are named Das.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: India
Religion of origin: Hindu
Language of origin: Hindi
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Amit
- Arun
- Devashish
- Gautam
- John
- Krishna
- Partha
- Paul
- Raj
- Rajib
- Robin
- Sanjay
- Santanu
- Sunil
Female
- Anita
- Anna
- Joy
- Meneka
- Rina
- Sabita
- Sandhya
- Shanti
- Soma
- Sujata
- Suman
- Sumita
- Susan
- Sushma
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