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

Neupane, 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 Neupane surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Neupane in America

Neupane is the 35096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Neupane surname appeared 642 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 Neupane.

The history of the last name Neupane

The surname Neupane originates from Nepal, a landlocked country in South Asia. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Nepali words "neu" meaning bamboo and "pane" meaning water, suggesting a connection to a place or region with abundant bamboo groves and water bodies.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Neupane surname can be found in the ancient chronicles of the Malla Dynasty, which ruled parts of present-day Nepal from the 12th to the 18th century. These chronicles mention individuals with the surname Neupane serving as officials and advisors to the Malla kings.

In the 16th century, a renowned scholar and poet named Siddhidas Neupane gained prominence for his contributions to Nepali literature. His works, including the epic poem "Hanuman Natak," are considered seminal texts in the Nepali literary tradition.

During the 18th century, the Neupane family played a significant role in the unification of Nepal under the leadership of Prithvi Narayan Shah. Kaji Kalu Neupane, born in 1732, was a prominent military commander who led several campaigns to expand the Gorkha Kingdom's territory.

In the 19th century, Bam Bahadur Neupane, born in 1822, served as the Governor of Palpa, a prominent province in western Nepal. He is credited with improving infrastructure and promoting education in the region during his tenure.

Another notable figure from the Neupane lineage is Yadu Nath Neupane, born in 1896, who was a renowned poet, playwright, and essayist. His literary works, including the critically acclaimed play "Aafno Ghar," are considered masterpieces of Nepali literature.

While the Neupane surname has its roots in Nepal, it has also gained recognition in other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the earliest and most significant historical references to this surname can be traced back to its origins in the Himalayan nation of Nepal.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Neupane

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

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

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