Purkayastha is a Bengali surname which is more prevalent among the Bengali Hindus of Bengal and Assam. The surname is found among Bengali Kayastha, as well as among Bengali Brahmins. "Purkayastha" is actually a title rather than a surname, as "Kayastha" is a term used for "administrator" or "Registrar" and "Pur" signifies an administrative unit such as a city, or town.
Notable people
Debapratim Purkayastha, Indian educator Ian Purkayastha, the founder of Regalis, a New York based luxury foods company Kabindra Purkayastha, former union minister of state of India
Surajit Kar Purkayastha, Indian police officer Swarupam Purkayastha, Indian cricketer
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