Bhattaĭesai families are widely found in Maharashtra and Gujarat states, and the common languages spoken by them are Marathi, Gujarati, and Konkani. It originates from the Marathi term “apṭa,” which refers to the yellow bell orchid tree, scientifically known as Bauhinia tomentosa, possessing medicinal qualities. ApteĪpte is a common Indian last name predominantly associated with Maharashtrian Chitpavan Brahmins. It is a toponymic surname referring to those who originally belonged to the village of Airani in central Karnataka. Joardar, Kanjilal, and Patitunda are other common surnames among Bengali Brahmins. The surname Tagore is derived from the surname “Thakur,” originally a feudal title of Sanskrit origin that means “lord” or “master.” Sanyal likely has a toponymic origin and referred to Brahmins originally from the Sen Lal village. It is a surname common among Barendra Brahmins of the Vatsa Gotra. The surname Roy is a variant of the surname “Rai,” which means “ king” or “ruler” in Sanskrit.” 30. The surname is a combination of the Sanskrit words “Mukhya,” meaning “chief” or “head” and “Jee,” a short form of “Upadhyaya,” a Sanskrit word that means “priest” or “teacher.” he name thus referred initially to a chief priest or headteacher.