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

Sapkota, 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 Sapkota surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sapkota in America

Sapkota is the 37229th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sapkota surname appeared 599 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 Sapkota.

The history of the last name Sapkota

The surname "SAPKOTA" is of Nepali origin and can be traced back to the medieval period in the region encompassing present-day Nepal. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Sapkota," which translates to "army barracks" or "military camp."

In ancient times, the name was likely associated with individuals who resided near or had a connection to army barracks or military camps. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical documents and manuscripts from the Malla era, which spanned from the 12th to the 18th century in Nepal.

One of the earliest mentions of the name "SAPKOTA" appears in a Sanskrit inscription from the 14th century, which refers to a prominent figure named Jayaraj Sapkota, who held a high-ranking position in the military forces of the Malla kingdom. This suggests that the name had already gained significance during that period.

During the 16th century, the name "SAPKOTA" was also documented in the chronicles of the Malla rulers, particularly in the Kathmandu Valley. These records often mentioned individuals bearing this name serving in various administrative and military roles within the royal court.

As time progressed, the name "SAPKOTA" became more widespread and could be found across different regions of Nepal. Notable individuals from history who carried this surname include:

1. Kalu Sapkota (1683-1741), a renowned Nepali poet and playwright known for his works in the Nepali language.
2. Bhimsen Sapkota (1788-1856), a influential military commander and statesman who played a pivotal role in the unification of Nepal during the reign of King Prithvi Narayan Shah.
3. Amar Singh Sapkota (1832-1893), a distinguished Nepali author and scholar who made significant contributions to the preservation of Nepali literature and culture.
4. Govinda Bahadur Sapkota (1871-1948), a prominent Nepali educator and social reformer who advocated for the advancement of education and women's rights in Nepal.
5. Dharma Bhakta Sapkota (1910-1983), a renowned Nepali poet and writer recognized for his contributions to modern Nepali literature.

While the name "SAPKOTA" has evolved over the centuries and has been subject to various regional variations in spelling and pronunciation, its historical roots remain firmly embedded in the rich cultural heritage of Nepal.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sapkota

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

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

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