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The surname Das  is originally German and derived from the Germanic word "dash" or "dashs" meaning "badger."
The Das family name probably originated as a nickname to someone remembrance the characteristics of a badger in a way, like a tuft of white hair among black hair, or someone with nocturnal habits, and so on.
The nickname became surname passed on to descendants.
Some variations of this surname are: Dach, Dachs, Das, Tarks, Tax, Dache, Dax, Dacks and many others.
Originally found in several regions of Germany, Das surname first references dating from the late twelfth century.
Famous people with this surname:
Tuisi Das (1532-1623), Indian poet.
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