Is Roy Choudhury Brahmin?

The factual authenticity of Roy Chowdhurys’ being the traditional patrons of the deity is disputed. It is also suspect if any Lakshmikanta Ganguly existed at all. Notwithstanding the unclear circumstances governing their rise to the elite strata, they were one of the first Brahmin families of would-be Calcutta.

Who are Bengali Roy?

In India, Roy is a variant of the surname Rai, likewise meaning “king”. It also arose independently in Scotland, an anglicisation from the Scottish Gaelic nickname ruadh, meaning “red”….Roy.

Who are the people with the surname Roy in Bengal?

Brahmins, Kayasthas and even lower caste people have Roy surname. Many people from all over the world have settled in Bengal and today they claim to be Bengalis. In other words Bengalis, are a very heterogenous people.

Is Roy a Brahmin surname?

Roy is not a surname. Its a title which our ancestors had got. It doesn’t mean that a person with the title Roy should always be a Brahmin. It depends on the surnames. I am a brahmin because my surname is Bhattacharya. Its a surname of the caste Brahmin. But one of my friend has also the title of roy or ray but her surname is sengupta.

Are Roys in other castes in India?

Mostly no as most of the Roy belongs to Brahmins or Kshatriya Brahmins in India as well as Bengal. Few of Roy may get in other caste mainly in Bengal, but they all have strong & higher root in society.

What is the origin of the last name ‘Roy’?

The surname Roy, was probably taken up by king Pratapaditya, going with the idea behind the word appearing to be rightfully entitled to be owning and ruling a stretch of land or just being feudal. In a nutshell, Roy/Ray could be traced back to be an adopted last name, being conferred a title.