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Jangid is a Hindu Brahmin surname of Rajasthan origin.

Jangid, also known as Jangid Brahmin, is a subcaste of the Gaur (गौड़) Brahmins. They are descendants of Rishi Angira (one of the Saptrishi, a human son of Lord Brahma).

Before Mahabharat, there was a Jangal Estate(Jangal Pradesh) South of Saraswati river(Yamuna,Satluj in North to Bikaner in south), Jangids are Brahmins from this Jangal Pradesh(Jangid came from word "Jangal").Also, Rishi Angira did his austerity here and came to be known as Jangid.Jangid are Brahmins from Rajasthan. It is mentioned in Yajur Veda that Rishi Angira was Jangid. They have a notable presence in the states of Haryana, Rajasthan (63%) and Punjab and their traditional occupation was that of making temples and carving. Today, the Jangid Brahmins in Rajasthan are usually known for making painting of temples and worshipping. and decorative works such as making seats or chariots for religious figurines.

References

1. Singh, K. S.; Lavania, B. K. (1998). Rajasthan. Popular Prakashan. ISBN 978-81-7154-766-1.
2. Joshi, Om Prakash (1976). Painted Folklore and Folklore Painters of India: A Study with Reference to Rajasthan. Concept Publishing Company. pp. 73–74.
3. Rādhākr̥shṇa Vaśishṭha (1995). Art and Artists of Rajasthan: A Study on the Art & Artists of Mewar with Reference to Western Indian School of Painting. Abhinav Publications. p. 91. ISBN 978-81-7017-284-0.
4. K. S. Singh (1998). Rajasthan. Popular Prakashan. pp. 201–. ISBN 978-81-7154-766-1.

• Artist castes
• Brahmin communities of Rajasthan
• Surnames of Indian origin