Find out how popular the last name Kafle is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Kafle.

Kafle, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Kafle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kafle in America

Kafle is the 84136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kafle surname appeared 223 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Kafle.

The history of the last name Kafle

The surname KAFLE originates from Nepal, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Nepali word 'Kafal,' which means 'wood apple' or 'Feronia limonia,' a tree native to the Indian subcontinent.

In ancient Nepali manuscripts and historical records, the name KAFLE was often associated with families engaged in agriculture, forestry, or related occupations. The name may have initially referred to individuals who cultivated or traded in wood apples, a valuable fruit used in traditional medicine and religious ceremonies.

One of the earliest known mentions of the KAFLE surname can be found in the 'Gorakhnath Puran,' a 16th-century Nepali manuscript that chronicles the life and teachings of the famous yogi and mystic, Gorakhnath. The text references a family of devotees named KAFLE who were followers of Gorakhnath's teachings.

In the 17th century, several prominent figures bearing the KAFLE surname emerged in the Gorkha region of Nepal. Notably, Kalu Kafle (1640-1712) was a renowned military leader and advisor to the King of Gorkha, playing a crucial role in the unification of the Nepali kingdoms.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the KAFLE surname gained prominence in various parts of Nepal, with several individuals making significant contributions in various fields. Bhuwan Kafle (1785-1845) was a celebrated poet and writer who authored several literary works in the Nepali language.

In more recent history, Pushpa Lal Kafle (1922-2007) was a highly respected politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Nepal from 1985 to 1986. Another notable figure was Prakash Chandra Kafle (1938-2021), a renowned academic and linguist who made significant contributions to the study and preservation of Nepali language and literature.

While the surname KAFLE is predominantly found in Nepal, it has also gained recognition in other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. Several individuals with this last name have made notable contributions in various fields, further enhancing the legacy of this ancient Nepali surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kafle

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Kafle.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Kafle was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Kafle was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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