Dutta (surname)

Dutta (surname)

Dutta, also spelled Datta and Dutt (Assamese and Bengali: দত্ত), is an Indian family name and surname found amongst Bengali, Punjabi and Assamese Hindus. The name is derived from the word aditya, which means sun in Sanskrit.[1]

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Bengalis

Bengali Duttas/Dattas belong to the Kayastha community, a class of Kshatriyas that originated from Kannauj, India's capital during much of the classical period, and immigrated to eastern India during the 11th century AD. Kayasthas held positions as high-ranking ministers and government officials during the Sena Dynasty, and over time came to form part of the landowning, or zamindari, class of Bengali society. During modern times, Kayasthas have made significant contributions to various fields, including the arts, academia and politics.

Some Baidya (Vaid) Brahmins use Dutta as a surname, although they usually use variations such as Duttagupta or Duttasharma instead.

Famous Bengali Dattas/Duttas include:

Assamese

In Assam, Duttas/Dattas belong to general caste and are associated with Kalita community. Being Kalitas they more inclined towards Eksaran Naam Dharma and thus may not religiously follow idol worship unlike most of the traditional Hindus. Assamese Duttas' have made significant contribution to the society of Assam.

Famous Assamese include:

Punjabis

Punjabi Duttas are a clan of the Mohyal Brahmins. According to the Gotra system, they are the descendants of Rishi Bharadwaj, the same as the Duttas from Bengal. Some consider Gaj Bhavan, the grandson of Rishi Bharadwaj to be the real founder of their clan.

Famous Punjabis include:

  • Divya Dutta; actress
  • Lara Dutta; actress and former Miss Universe.
  • Sanjay Dutt; actor
  • Sunil Dutt (1929–2005); actor, politician
  • Nargis Dutt (1929–1981); actor
  • Pundit Hulasa Ram Dutta; A resident of village known as "Dakbagra" or "Dak Badla" in hills of old Himachal (Now in Distt. Mandi). Born in Hoshiarpur distt. of Punjab went for trade/business with Britishers in early 20s (1912–13).

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