The Origin of the Shatapathy (ଶତପଥୀ/শতপথী) & Satpati (सत्पती/সৎপতি) Surname, found in Odisha, West Bengal, and other states of India and abroad.
Surname(उपनाम/कुलनाम ) and Title(उपाधि/पदवी):- Throughout history, surnames have served as a means of categorizing individuals into groups based on various factors such as occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, physical characteristics, and more. Surnames, which are often added at the end of proper names, can be either genealogical or professional in nature, and sometimes they have topographical origins. Genealogical surnames are typically passed down from one generation to the next, often representing family names, and in some cases, they might have originated as personal names. On the other hand, professional names have also been adopted as family names and are commonly used as surnames. For centuries, it has been a common practice to bestow titles and decorations upon individuals who have achieved distinction in areas such as intelligence, learning, wealth, or honor. Those who have rendered exemplary service to their country have also ...