Uriya surname is an Indian last name. Uriya surname also indicates the caste of person. Uriya surname definition is (A native of Orissa.) A synonym for the Sansia caste of masons in Sambalpur. A subcaste of Ganda Ghasia Gond Karan Kewat Koshti Savar Sundi and Sunar.. People with Uriya surname can also be found in other south asian countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Uriya 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.
