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

Lamichhane, 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 Lamichhane surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lamichhane in America

Lamichhane is the 70403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lamichhane surname appeared 278 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 Lamichhane.

The history of the last name Lamichhane

The surname LAMICHHANE has its origins in Nepal, tracing back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Nepali words "lami" meaning a person from the ethnic Lama community, and "chhane" which means to sieve or filter. Thus, the name likely referred to the traditional occupation of those belonging to the Lama community, who were engaged in sieving grains or other agricultural activities.

The earliest recorded instances of the LAMICHHANE name can be found in ancient Nepali manuscripts and inscriptions from the Kathmandu Valley region. During the Malla dynasty, which ruled parts of present-day Nepal from the 12th to the 18th century, the name appears in various administrative records and land ownership documents.

One of the earliest known individuals with the LAMICHHANE surname was Ratna Bahadur Lamichhane, a prominent military leader who served in the Gorkha army during the late 18th century. He played a crucial role in the unification of Nepal under the leadership of Prithvi Narayan Shah.

Another notable figure was Kaji Amar Singh Lamichhane, a influential political figure and advisor to the Rana rulers of Nepal in the 19th century. He was instrumental in shaping the policies and governance of the Rana regime, which lasted from 1846 to 1951.

In the 20th century, Pushkar Shamsher Lamichhane was a respected writer and poet who made significant contributions to Nepali literature. He was born in 1908 and his works reflected the social and cultural aspects of Nepali society during his time.

Kul Bahadur Lamichhane was a renowned mountaineer and explorer who gained fame for his expeditions to the Himalayas in the mid-20th century. He was part of several successful ascents, including the first Nepali expedition to Mount Everest in 1960.

More recently, Govinda Raj Lamichhane has been a prominent figure in Nepali politics and journalism. Born in 1970, he has been an outspoken advocate for democracy and social justice, and has played a significant role in shaping public discourse on various issues.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lamichhane

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

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 Lamichhane 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 Lamichhane was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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