Agnihotri surname is an Indian last name. Agnihotri surname also indicates the caste of person. Agnihotri surname definition is A surname of Kanaujia and Jijhotia Brahmans in Saugor. (One who performs the sacrifice to Agni or the god of fire.). People with Agnihotri surname can also be found in other south asian countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Agnihotri surname definition is from a survey conducted during British rule in India. Many surnames in India indicate the type of work done by the person or by someone in family from whom the family inherited the surname. Surnames help spread casteism in India. One of the intellectuals suggested to drop surnames in India so that people can overcome caste differences easily.