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

Nepal, 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 Nepal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nepal in America

Nepal is the 29604th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nepal surname appeared 796 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 Nepal.

The history of the last name Nepal

The surname NEPAL is a locational name derived from the country of Nepal, which is located in South Asia. This name likely originated among individuals who migrated from Nepal or had ancestors from the region.

The name NEPAL is believed to have its roots in the Sanskrit word "Nepālam," which means "at the foot of the mountains." This is a fitting description for the country, as it is situated in the Himalayan mountain range.

Historical records suggest that the surname NEPAL first appeared in written documents during the 16th century, when Nepal was a collection of small kingdoms and principalities. One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was Bhimsen Thapa NEPAL, a prominent military leader who lived from 1775 to 1839.

Another notable figure bearing the NEPAL surname was Bisweshwar Prasad NEPAL, a Nepalese political activist and writer who lived from 1858 to 1937. He played a significant role in the literary and political movements of his time.

In the 19th century, the surname NEPAL gained recognition in the United Kingdom, where Nepalese individuals settled and adopted the surname. One such individual was Sir Jang Bahadur NEPAL (1816-1877), a prominent Nepalese military leader and statesman who played a crucial role in modernizing Nepal.

The surname NEPAL is also found in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with significant Nepalese diaspora communities. For instance, Bishnu Maya NEPAL (1930-2017) was a prominent social activist and women's rights advocate who worked extensively in Nepal and the United States.

Another individual with the NEPAL surname is Pasang Lhamu NEPAL (1961-1993), a Nepalese mountaineer who became the first Nepalese woman to summit Mount Everest. Tragically, she died on the descent, but her achievement inspired many other Nepalese mountaineers.

While the surname NEPAL is primarily associated with individuals of Nepalese descent, it has also been adopted by others who have an affinity or connection to the country and its culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nepal

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

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

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