Assamese Surnames

Artisan or sculptor

From the Simte tribal community

A Kuki-Chin clan name

One from Sonapur meaning golden city

Goldsmith community

Gold washer or gold panner

One from Sualkuchi weaving village

Pure physician

Charioteer or thread maker

Carpenter among Koch-Rajbongshi people

Bodo surname meaning heavenly, from Swarga

Tai Ahom ethnic identity surname

Mising tribal surname

Estate holder among Koch-Rajbongshi

Estate holder variant

Betel leaf seller or cultivator

Ahom officer overseeing betel gardens

One from Tangla area of Assam

Master weaver

Master of philosophical argument

A Dimasa clan name meaning royal

A Mising clan surname meaning elder

A Mising clan meaning elder chief

A tea tribe community from Telugu origin

A Karbi clan surname meaning strong

A Karbi clan name meaning steadfast

From the Thadou-Kuki tribal community

Derived from Thakur meaning lord

Lord of a place or station

A Dimasa clan name meaning royal family

A Bodo clan from the highlands

Belonging to the Tai-speaking Aiton or Phake co...

A Karbi clan surname meaning tiger

Karbi tiger clan

From the banks of river Tipam

From Tipam village

One from the Tipam region of Assam

From the Tiwa tribal community

From Karbi tribe

A Karbi clan name meaning river people

A Rabha clan meaning brave chief

An Ahom clan from Tai Ahom origin

A Rabha clan name meaning first people

From the Turung community of Assam

One from Udalguri area of Assam

From the Vaiphei tribal community

Royal elephant keeper

Great plateau dweller