Avasthi

Avasthi is a surname of Indian origin, most commonly found in North India. It is a variant spelling of Awasthi and is used by people across several communities, including Brahmin and Kayastha lineages, with regional concentrations in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and the surrounding states.

The exact origin of the name is not definitively documented. In many North Indian naming traditions, surnames reflect ancestral villages, gotras, or professional lineages. Avasthi/Awasthi is associated with these traditional naming practices in parts of Uttar Pradesh and nearby regions.

Beyond India, Avasthi can be found among expatriate communities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the Gulf, reflecting migration patterns within the Indian diaspora.

In modern usage, Avasthi functions as a family name across generations, and while it may indicate caste or regional origin in traditional contexts, many people use it simply as a surname.

Spelling variants include Awasthi, Avasthi, Awasti, and Austhi. See also related surname variants and discussions of Brahmin surnames in North India.