Rigvedi
Rigvedi is an Indian surname used by the Deshastha Rigvedi Brahmin community, meaning versed in Rigveda. It is one of the two major sub-sects among Deshastha Brahmins. Similarly there are Yajurvedi.
Geographical distribution
As of 2014, 90.32% of all known bearers of the surname Rigvedi were residents of India. The frequency of the surname was higher than national average in the following states:- 1. Maharashtra
- 2. Karnataka