Bharti Surname: Multiple Caste Associations Across India

Bharti (or Bharati) is a surname found across multiple castes and regions in India—it is not exclusive to one caste. Common associations:

1. Brahmin: North India (UP, Bihar, MP, Rajasthan)—e.g., Saraswat, Kanyakubj, Maithil Brahmins.
2. Rajput: Rajasthan, MP, Gujarat—some clans adopt Bharti as title/surname.
3. Kayastha: Across North/Central India—scribal/administrative community.
4. Marwari: Rajasthani business community (Vaishya varna).
5. Jain: Digambara/Śvētāmbara families in Rajasthan, Gujarat, MP, Karnataka.
6. SC/ST/OBC Groups: Also adopted by various communities post-independence for sanskritization or administrative convenience.

Critical Note: Surnames alone cannot definitively determine caste. Regional, historical, and familial context is essential. Many surnames are shared across castes due to migration, conversion, or occupational overlap.