Kushwaha is a surname used by people of Koeri caste in the Indian states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. [1] [2] The Kushwahas are also known as Maurya, Shakya, or Saini in various parts of north India. [2] [3] [4] [5] As per one opinion, the Kushwaha surname is also common among members of Kachhi caste, who later merged with the Koeris to become a single homogeneous community. [6] [7] Koiri or Koeri comes under upper class of OBC under Government of India whose social hierarchy is higher than other backward classes.
Notable people using Kushwaha as their surname, middle name or first name, who may or may not be associated with caste/clan are: