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Rajs is a surname of Indian origin that is also encountered as an anglicized form of the given name Raj. The root is Indian and derives from the Sanskrit word Raj or Raja, meaning "king." As a surname, Rajs is typically a patronymic or honorific designation indicating lineage from an ancestor named Raj or an association with the title Raja. The spelling Rajs reflects English transliteration practices; other spellings include Raj, Raja, or Rāj.

As a surname, Rajs is found among Indian populations and their descendants in the diaspora, including in North America, Europe, and the Middle East. It tends to be relatively uncommon compared with more widespread variants, and its distribution can vary by region and community.

The name itself does not indicate a specific caste or profession. Like many Indian surnames, its bearers may belong to a variety of communities, and the exact social or regional associations of Rajs can differ among families. In English-language records, the form Rajs can appear in diverse contexts and may be confused with possessive uses of the given name Raj.

See also: Raj, Raja, and Rajput, which share a common etymology related to the word meaning "king" in Sanskrit and appear in related naming traditions.