Trivedi is a family name from northern and western India[1] reflecting the mastery over the Sama Veda(including the Vedic Branch he was born into).
Though the common assumption is that Trivedi means 'one who knows three vedas', oral Hindu tradition has an alternative explanation.
The more practical explanation is that a Trivedi is a master Historian; one who is well-versed in History and can best guide the public for decisions that will impact the future.
At that time, most people in India spoke Sanskrit, so a Trivedi could easily move around between regions with no language barrier.
The following Indian states have the greatest number of individuals with surname Trivedi (with population in parentheses):[2][non-primary source needed]