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

Poudel, 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 Poudel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Poudel in America

Poudel is the 31383rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Poudel surname appeared 738 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 Poudel.

The history of the last name Poudel

The surname Poudel is of Nepalese origin, tracing its roots back to the ancient Khas empire that ruled parts of modern-day Nepal and India from the 7th to the 14th century. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "putra," meaning son or child, indicating that the name may have originated as a title or designation for individuals or families with many sons or a large progeny.

The earliest known record of the Poudel surname can be found in the Gopalraj Vamshavali, a historical chronicle of the Malla dynasty that ruled the Kathmandu Valley from the 12th to the 18th century. This manuscript mentions several individuals with the Poudel surname, suggesting that the name was in use during this period.

In the 16th century, a Poudel family is recorded as holding significant land and wealth in the Gorkha region of Nepal. One notable figure from this family was Kaji Kalu Poudel, a military commander who played a crucial role in the unification of Nepal under the leadership of Prithvi Narayan Shah in the late 18th century.

Another prominent individual bearing the Poudel surname was Bishweshwar Prasad Poudel, a Nepali poet, and writer who lived from 1832 to 1904. He is considered one of the pioneers of modern Nepali literature and is celebrated for his contributions to the development of the Nepali language and culture.

In the 20th century, Bhim Bahadur Poudel (1911-1983) was a respected Nepali politician and diplomat. He served as the Prime Minister of Nepal from 1957 to 1959 and played a pivotal role in the country's democratic movement.

Another notable figure with the Poudel surname is Ramesh Prasad Poudel, a Nepali politician who has served as a member of the Constituent Assembly and the House of Representatives. He has held various ministerial positions in the Nepali government over the years.

While the Poudel surname is most prevalent in Nepal, it has also been carried by Nepali diaspora communities around the world, particularly in countries like India, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Poudel

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

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

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