The Most Common Surnames in Nepal: A Nepali Perspective

Ranking	Last Name	Incidence	Letters
1	Caudhari	927947	8
2	Sresth	904432	6
3	Yadav	743328	5
4	Rai	671668	3
5	Thapa	650505	5
6	Magar	638890	5
7	Devi	626637	4
8	Taman	515553	5
9	Tharu	514630	5
10	Saha	404317	4
11	Karki	336903	5
12	Kami	329262	4
13	Khadk	317957	5
14	Adhikari	306595	8
15	Khatri	301336	6
16	Gurung	297454	6
17	Khatun	278331	6
18	Maharjan	258987	8
19	Mahato	256706	6
20	Bhandari	255244	8
21	Paudel	252170	6
22	Tamang	247309	6
23	Gurun	239727	5
24	Mandal	226774	6
25	Sarki	224554	5
26	Rana	224004	4
27	Sahi	203083	4
28	Ksetri	202571	6
29	Sunar	199324	5
30	Tharuni	193260	7
31	Damai	184694	5
32	Lama	184431	4
33	Basnet	171116	6
34	Sarma	168216	5
35	Visvakarm	167392	9
36	Ghimire	162154	7
37	Vika	161996	4
38	Giri	158872	4
39	Limbu	154764	5
40	Budha	152535	5
41	Bhattarai	149203	9
42	Puna	142045	4
43	Acary	140033	5
44	Nyaupane	138923	8
45	Nepali	138585	6
46	Pande	127396	5
47	Kesi	127386	4
48	Bohar	126831	5
49	Dahal	124332	5
50	Kurmi	120496	5
51	Vista	118438	5
52	Teli	116908	4
53	Dhami	113954	5
54	Gautam	113669	6
55	Gharti	113581	6
56	Thakur	112435	6
57	Dhakal	112051	6
58	Rajavansi	111700	9
59	Josi	111513	4
60	Sapakot	110681	7
61	Sinha	109005	5
62	Bhatt	108830	5
63	Raya	107761	4
64	Khanal	105238	6
65	Camar	104306	5
66	Suvedi	103061	6
67	Serpa	100921	5
68	Majhi	98579	5
69	Kumal	91775	5
70	Jaisi	90913	5
71	Ahira	90904	5
72	Vali	90139	4
73	Mahar	89336	5
74	Bhujel	88426	6
75	Pariyar	88360	7
76	Budhathoki	88055	10
77	Rauta	87031	5
78	Kumari	79434	6
79	Ansari	75784	6
80	Darji	74981	5
81	Upadhyay	74383	8
82	Dagaur	73013	6
83	Canda	72927	5
84	Rokay	71836	5
85	Aryal	71754	5
86	Malla	71447	5
87	Dasa	70734	4
88	Pokharel	69287	8
89	Lamichane	67857	9
90	Sada	67712	4
91	Sauda	65616	5
92	Miya	64950	4
93	Regmi	62457	5
94	Sakya	62160	5
95	Koiri	60743	5
96	Jha	59078	3
97	Ravat	58609	5
98	Bista	58343	5
99	Musalaman	58223	9
100	Gupta	56930	5
101	Kanu	56537	4
102	Parajuli	56086	8
103	Koiral	55383	6
104	Raval	55127	5
105	Sahani	54978	6
106	Limvu	54408	5
107	Mukhiy	54170	6
108	Pokhrel	54073	7
109	Pradhan	52765	7
110	Manandhar	52763	9
111	Ale	52364	3
112	Pandit	51950	6
113	Kevat	51792	5
114	Nepal	50923	5
115	Tiwari	50490	6
116	Miyam	48894	5
117	Bhusal	48790	6
118	Thakuri	48607	7
119	Misra	47468	5
120	Khativad	47438	8
121	Pasaman	47098	7
122	Kumvar	46660	6
123	Sunuwar	46577	7
124	Kaphle	45701	6
125	Rama	44201	4
126	Vasnet	44138	6
127	Rijal	44035	5
128	Damgi	43756	5
129	Panta	43420	5
130	Lohar	42443	5
131	Roka	42426	4
132	Katuwal	42132	7
133	Saradar	41949	7
134	Khadak	41734	6
135	Dangol	41324	6
136	Pasawan	41284	7
137	Luhar	39753	5
138	Danuwar	39560	7
139	Ghale	39181	5
140	Pasi	38870	4
141	Saumd	38724	5
142	Niraul	38511	6
143	Pandey	38306	6
144	Baral	38262	5
145	Dhanuk	37848	6
146	Musahar	37537	7
147	Dhungan	36959	7
148	Bika	36557	4
149	Pathak	36497	6
150	Kalawar	36305	7
151	Kham	35780	4
152	Thina	35693	5
153	Dhovi	35627	5
154	Ka	35013	2
155	Oli	34870	3
156	Khatve	34052	6
157	Vudha	33806	5
158	Devakot	33330	7
159	Upreti	32922	6
160	Tatma	32301	5
161	Caulagai	31544	8
162	Bhula	31185	5
163	Yadab	29838	5
164	Vohar	29817	5
165	Timalsin	29108	8
166	Bajracary	29044	9
167	Muktan	28900	6
168	Mahat	28789	5
169	Jnawali	28717	7
170	Ojha	28199	4
171	Baniy	28115	5
172	Saru	27683	4
173	Puri	27632	4
174	Lodha	27457	5
175	Mehat	27442	5
176	Gole	27065	4
177	Sonar	27037	5
178	Syanatan	26729	8
179	Dhimal	26475	6
180	Nagarakoti	26237	10
181	Kharel	26000	6
182	Khadgi	25945	6
183	Praja	25572	5
184	Si	25179	2
185	Sudi	25069	4
186	Prajapati	24846	9
187	Capagai	24577	7
188	Khawas	24236	6
189	Thami	23996	5
190	Thapamagar	23884	10
191	Moci	23577	4
192	Hajam	23282	5
193	Kandel	23008	6
194	Kathayat	22663	8
195	Ghartimagar	22633	11
196	Bhata	22514	5
197	Lamsal	22426	6
198	Rimal	22116	5
199	Kuvar	21954	5
200	Harijan	21639	7
201	Hamal	21592	5
202	Bama	21468	4
203	Sahu	21359	4
204	Karna	21245	5
205	Telin	21144	5
206	Ghalan	21105	6
207	Nau	20685	3
208	Darlami	20662	7
209	Kadel	20561	5
210	Ahirin	20466	6
211	Rauniyar	20147	8
212	Dulal	20135	5
213	Agrawal	20118	7
214	Waiwa	20105	5
215	Tajapuriy	20088	9
216	Phuyal	19992	6
217	Nesa	19913	4
218	Vina	19860	4
219	Mainali	19805	7
220	Jisi	19726	4
221	Malah	19666	5
222	Nuniy	19567	5
223	Kohar	19550	5
224	Yogi	19496	4
225	Thagunn	19419	7
226	Moktan	19359	6
227	Khang	19234	5
228	Gaha	19169	4
229	Ranabhat	18848	8
230	Kahar	18819	5
231	Bogati	18375	6
232	Yadavani	18356	8
233	Cauhan	18100	6
234	Aira	18085	4
235	Dhital	18060	6
236	Timilsin	18000	8
237	Debi	17839	4
238	Camain	17693	6
239	Pudasaini	17588	9
240	Mijar	17424	5
241	Bohor	17413	5
242	Vudhathoki	17263	10
243	Pulami	17243	6
244	Loniy	17207	5
245	Pakhrin	17180	7
246	Sigdel	16958	6
247	Haluwai	16943	7
248	Dhuniy	16928	6
249	Rayamajhi	16846	9
250	Mallah	16612	6
251	Luitel	16488	6
252	Gaire	16486	5
253	Tuladhar	16479	8
254	Patel	16471	5
255	Sesa	16462	4
256	Punamagar	16309	9
257	Panthi	16290	6
258	Uramv	16277	5
259	Timsin	16038	6
260	Kusawah	15955	7
261	Cepan	15954	5
262	Tamanani	15844	8
263	Kori	15817	4
264	Dewan	15798	5
265	Ghisin	15783	6
266	Barai	15720	5
267	Kumhar	15719	6
268	Balami	15704	6
269	Bhara	15686	5
270	Padhy	15424	5
271	Silawal	15415	7
272	Budhamagar	15405	10
273	Mahatar	15382	7
274	Darai	15263	5
275	Shrestha	15116	8
276	Kavar	15112	5
277	Natha	15106	5
278	Hajar	14990	5
279	Kurmin	14968	6
280	Tamrakar	14908	8
281	Siwakoti	14779	8
282	Dhobi	14757	5
283	Saphi	14488	5
284	Pahari	14435	6
285	Dhamal	14276	6
286	Dholi	14146	5
287	Bisvakarm	14050	9
288	Koirin	14048	6
289	Dhungel	13994	7
290	Paudyal	13831	7
291	Tandukar	13687	8
292	Kuvamr	13681	6
293	Thapaliy	13623	8
294	Mali	13437	4
295	Kumar	13435	5
296	Cai	13413	3
297	Magarni	13327	7
298	Avasthi	13230	7
299	Srisa	13202	5
300	Alama	13200	5
301	Kapar	13198	5
302	Karmacary	13113	9
303	Khati	13087	5
304	Subedi	13055	6
305	Wagle	12950	5
306	Kathariy	12843	8
307	Rsidev	12829	6
308	Rajabhandari	12803	12
309	Tamat	12801	5
310	Sinjali	12788	7
311	Saday	12677	5
312	Ranamagar	12565	9
313	Bharati	12516	7
314	Basyal	12215	6
315	Kunvar	12206	6
316	Suwal	11966	5
317	Parki	11949	5
318	Prasai	11849	6
319	Lavati	11818	6
320	Murau	11769	5
321	Pala	11766	4
322	Varal	11693	5
323	Prasad	11689	6
324	Mansuri	11593	7
325	Yonjan	11569	6
326	Caurasiy	11451	8
327	Tripathi	11412	8
328	Jogi	11331	4
329	Dangaur	11312	7
330	Dangal	11289	6
331	Thokar	11039	6
332	Sekha	10967	5
333	Bala	10959	4
334	Tiruw	10953	5
335	Calise	10947	6
336	Amata	10915	5
337	Phakir	10835	6
338	Kawari	10774	6
339	Baith	10728	5
340	Pyakurel	10613	8
341	Calaune	10601	7
342	Risidev	10589	7
343	Aidi	10515	4
344	Kamat	10433	5
345	Vogati	10383	6
346	Nisa	10346	4
347	Jayasawal	10256	9
348	Raina	10135	5
349	Kanuin	9998	6
350	Kamini	9867	6
351	Bajagai	9775	7
352	Ganagai	9763	7
353	Guragai	9734	7
354	Chantyal	9666	8
355	Dawadi	9618	6
356	Siham	9611	5
357	Bhagat	9470	6
358	Dusad	9303	5
359	Satar	9278	5
360	Tamanag	9277	7
361	Bastol	9147	6
362	Sriwastav	9114	9
363	Subba	9058	5
364	Lopcan	9002	6
365	Nakarmi	8966	7
366	Badhai	8924	6
367	Paneru	8839	6
368	Mahatto	8822	7
369	Newar	8744	5
370	Gosai	8664	5
371	Sitaul	8592	6
372	Pode	8550	4
373	Ganes	8480	5
374	Amaty	8466	5
375	Baniyam	8399	7
376	Koli	8227	4
377	Panth	8133	5
378	Siha	8104	4
379	Thing	8090	5
380	Kadayat	8058	7
381	Khatik	8045	6
382	Waiba	8030	5
383	Gurunag	8028	7
384	Sarkini	8024	7
385	Nadaph	7933	6
386	Waniy	7824	5
387	Humagai	7791	7
388	Godiy	7786	5
389	Auji	7781	4
390	Kamdel	7744	6
391	Visi	7667	4
392	Barahi	7618	6
393	Lo	7599	2
394	Gopali	7517	6
395	Kapali	7510	6
396	Kattel	7503	6
397	Bholan	7486	6
398	Ali	7484	3
399	Rajabansi	7472	9
400	Baduwal	7467	7
401	Rumba	7449	5
402	Wastol	7406	6
403	Somai	7379	5
404	Jolah	7347	5
405	Kayasth	7319	7
406	Khadayat	7260	8
407	Sai	7242	3
408	Deuwa	7228	5
409	Kamait	7222	6
410	Kameni	7208	6
411	Damini	7207	6
412	Gajurel	7183	7
413	Bhomjan	7007	7
414	Silwal	6922	6
415	Oda	6880	3
416	Sekhin	6875	6
417	Samud	6874	5
418	Alemagar	6839	8
419	Pathan	6832	6
420	Kamati	6832	6
421	Urava	6808	5
422	Dhanukain	6703	9
423	Sedhai	6685	6
424	Deva	6623	4
425	Ahirani	6576	7
426	Murmu	6568	5
427	Thakull	6500	7
428	Napit	6403	5
429	Vaniy	6399	5
430	Rajak	6392	5
431	Tamatt	6388	6
432	Sena	6363	4
433	Putuwar	6300	7
434	Gotame	6249	6
435	Bhurtel	6177	7
436	Batal	6174	5
437	Sinkhad	6165	7
438	Dusadh	6148	6
439	Rokamagar	6135	9
440	Khana	6097	5
441	Datharu	6057	7
442	Rasaili	6045	7
443	Bina	5958	4
444	Rokka	5955	5
445	Varahi	5954	6
446	Husen	5936	5
447	Raskoti	5907	7
448	Pangeni	5896	7
449	Jimi	5883	4
450	Resmi	5835	5
451	Hajari	5786	6
452	Kalawarin	5745	9
453	Ranjit	5739	6
454	Kevarat	5706	7
455	Raidas	5675	6
456	Vohor	5661	5
457	Negi	5643	4
458	Vasyal	5620	6
459	Ghising	5590	7
460	Ranjitakar	5586	10
461	Neupane	5581	7
462	Jaisawal	5575	8
463	Camlagai	5544	8
464	Sanjel	5541	6
465	Jirel	5536	5
466	Dona	5525	4
467	Sintan	5448	6
468	Maya	5447	4
469	Marasini	5447	8
470	Kahamr	5432	6
471	Kevatin	5407	7
472	Banjar	5400	6
473	Cadar	5348	5
474	Duwal	5337	5
475	Viswas	5330	6
476	Sutihar	5324	7
477	Varai	5307	5
478	Jethar	5306	6
479	Silpakar	5303	8
480	Halawai	5299	7
481	Banjade	5299	7
482	Purja	5256	5
483	Gadariy	5235	7
484	Turah	5221	5
485	Katawal	5200	7
486	Cemjon	5182	6
487	Pahadi	5179	6
488	Gangai	5173	6
489	Citrakar	5173	8
490	Capai	5150	5
491	Sthapit	5147	7
492	Varma	5146	5
493	Godha	5106	5
494	Malahin	5091	7
495	Maske	5087	5
496	Kumhal	5085	6
497	Jimba	5071	5
498	Cunar	5063	5
499	Sahakari	5041	8
500	Rajaput	5033	7
501	Nayak	5032	5
502	Kharal	5027	6
503	Kuikel	4962	6
504	Khamc	4857	5
505	Bhote	4851	5
506	Dhovin	4816	6
507	Sijapati	4800	8
508	Khulal	4794	6
509	Murav	4774	5
510	Lungeli	4760	7
511	Mece	4715	4
512	Desar	4712	5
513	Manihar	4664	7
514	Raji	4658	4
515	Lwara	4643	5
516	Mansur	4629	6
517	Serma	4628	5
518	Seracan	4604	7
519	Dangi	4592	5
520	Yonahan	4563	7
521	Dura	4551	4
522	Lohani	4487	6
523	Kuvanr	4481	6
524	Sijali	4479	6
525	Dhimire	4449	7
526	Gaderiy	4443	7
527	Thada	4407	5
528	Savad	4373	5
529	Koju	4358	4
530	Agrahari	4348	8
531	Sunari	4338	6
532	Bartaul	4302	7
533	Yakha	4280	5
534	Limbuni	4280	7
535	Badu	4277	4
536	Thanet	4243	6
537	Ahamad	4237	6
538	Awale	4220	5
539	Hemaram	4207	7
540	Soti	4181	4
541	Belwase	4174	7
542	Kurmini	4172	7
543	Anadembe	4166	8
544	Airi	4151	4
545	Sangraul	4116	8
546	Doma	4079	4
547	Paija	4066	5
548	Ramtel	4029	6
549	Okhed	4028	5
550	Blona	3991	5
551	Tamangani	3973	9
552	Pujar	3972	5
553	Disi	3937	4
554	Madai	3924	5
555	Duwadi	3909	6
556	Dusadin	3907	7
557	Balayar	3900	7
558	Deuja	3886	5
559	Rajabhar	3883	8
560	Begam	3878	5
561	Gaddi	3872	5
562	Bamjan	3869	6
563	Tudu	3864	4
564	Vidari	3855	6
565	Rokah	3847	5
566	Sanjyal	3818	7
567	Behan	3814	5
568	Baram	3790	5
569	Kasai	3755	5
570	Syantan	3742	7
571	Kulun	3729	5
572	Barma	3712	5
573	Bhedihar	3708	8
574	Dumre	3696	5
575	Hajamin	3696	7
576	Dameni	3646	6
577	Radha	3645	5
578	Gaihre	3644	6
579	Panjiyar	3632	8
580	Magarani	3630	8
581	Hasda	3630	5
582	Timilsen	3629	8
583	Tatwa	3626	5
584	Sharma	3622	6
585	Wadi	3619	4
586	Baruwal	3616	7
587	Badal	3615	5
588	Musaharni	3611	9
589	Maury	3609	5
590	Nemwan	3593	6
591	Katwal	3583	6
592	Awala	3583	5
593	Godar	3571	5
594	Gaderi	3571	6
595	Anademve	3562	8
596	Katel	3549	5
597	Gaucan	3549	6
598	Satyal	3527	6
599	Haka	3509	4
600	Watar	3504	5
601	Baskot	3498	6
602	Vajracary	3482	9
603	Kapair	3477	6
604	Soren	3477	5
605	Jolha	3475	5
606	Kesari	3452	6
607	Bagale	3451	6
608	Vegam	3426	5
609	Bhuja	3412	5
610	Bote	3404	4
611	Husain	3362	6
612	Kadariy	3361	7
613	Udasa	3357	5
614	Titun	3352	5
615	Rajathal	3341	8
616	Sukla	3339	5
617	Reule	3333	5
618	Momin	3280	5
619	Mahaseth	3260	8
620	Mallik	3259	6
621	Nemban	3257	6
622	Rajali	3243	6
623	Vaidy	3232	5
624	Laheri	3212	6
625	Badi	3209	4
626	Basel	3157	5
627	Theve	3154	5
628	Tandan	3148	6
629	Vote	3138	4
630	Mahamad	3118	7
631	Dheng	3117	5
632	Pradhanang	3113	10
633	Suryavansi	3110	10
634	Vasti	3098	5
635	Gadi	3089	4
636	Kapadi	3084	6
637	Dhamt	3082	5
638	Thakurai	3075	8
639	Lavad	3072	5
640	Kamar	3066	5
641	Vana	3034	4
642	Pathanin	3022	8
643	Jagari	3016	6
644	Lamini	3014	6
645	Pasin	3014	5
646	Javegu	3004	6
647	Vagale	2999	6
648	Dhunagan	2995	8
649	Dotel	2985	5
650	Budhaksetri	2956	11
651	Ghole	2952	5
652	Tamanni	2918	7
653	Nuniyain	2916	8
654	Cemjong	2913	7
655	Curihar	2880	7
656	Bhlon	2875	5
657	Vada	2873	4
658	Gurau	2862	5
659	Rupakheti	2862	9
660	Mardi	2856	5
661	Padit	2836	5
662	Karanjit	2836	8
663	Kandu	2820	5
664	Lapca	2813	5
665	Sodari	2808	6
666	Goita	2808	5
667	Vama	2807	4
668	Bastakoti	2802	9
669	Kusari	2772	6
670	Palli	2769	5
671	Kuswar	2767	6
672	Gelal	2749	5
673	Cidi	2725	4
674	Saravariy	2722	9
675	Daphali	2717	7
676	Vivi	2712	4
677	Gauli	2710	5
678	Pachai	2691	6
679	Lodhin	2691	6
680	Baraili	2688	7
681	Salami	2682	6
682	Srest	2681	5
683	Sarraph	2681	7
684	Risal	2675	5
685	Sarkeni	2667	7
686	Miyani	2657	6
687	Vudhamagar	2629	10
688	Maden	2625	5
689	Gubhaju	2623	7
690	Garvuj	2622	6
691	Nemwang	2621	7
692	Thakurathi	2618	10
693	Vinin	2615	5
694	Bomjan	2612	6
695	Baidy	2607	5
696	Kathavaniy	2600	10
697	Syanavo	2585	7
698	Dani	2584	4
699	Thakali	2582	7
700	Purve	2578	5
701	Kisan	2569	5
702	Rahaman	2568	7
703	Dagaunr	2564	7
704	Valayar	2562	7
705	Bisi	2556	4
706	Sejuwal	2550	7
707	Sudin	2528	5
708	Bhulun	2521	6
709	Chantel	2517	7
710	Bamstol	2513	7
711	Vitalu	2498	6
712	Vaith	2496	5
713	Gahataraj	2488	9
714	Miyain	2485	6
715	Kauca	2477	5
716	Hayu	2474	4
717	Sivabhakti	2457	10
718	Luwar	2420	5
719	Viqa	2419	4
720	Sundas	2417	6
721	Kerun	2405	5
722	Tatmini	2398	7
723	Bhumihar	2394	8
724	Pajiyar	2392	7
725	Jhagad	2389	6
726	Naum	2385	4
727	Wamtar	2376	6
728	Duve	2375	4
729	Achami	2369	6
730	Arjel	2361	5
731	Loharin	2359	7
732	Kaser	2357	5
733	Jagri	2355	5
734	Kumhain	2355	7
735	Kasaudhan	2352	9
736	Kisku	2349	5
737	Valami	2347	6
738	Rajadhami	2335	9
739	Kanvar	2318	6
740	Byanjanakar	2316	11
741	Paithan	2314	7
742	Dadal	2311	5
743	Waniyam	2308	7
744	Ksatri	2308	6
745	Kalauni	2298	7
746	Ksetrini	2294	8
747	Sedai	2292	5
748	Khamn	2286	5
749	Samwahamphe	2281	11
750	Timalsen	2281	8
751	Kavadiy	2280	7
752	Sonarin	2280	7
753	Kandanaw	2273	8
754	Podar	2271	5
755	Rucal	2270	5
756	Dagi	2263	4
757	Gaudel	2261	6
758	Yari	2261	4
759	Acharya	2258	7
760	Garbuj	2254	6
761	Shakya	2254	6
762	Khatbe	2253	6
763	Canar	2252	5
764	Dharti	2250	6
765	Kathet	2247	6
766	Upadhy	2240	6
767	Jimwa	2235	5
768	Kansakar	2232	8
769	Paudayal	2231	8
770	Darnal	2229	6
771	Agri	2226	4
772	Cudal	2220	5
773	Kabadiy	2208	7
774	Khadka	2206	6
775	Khuna	2205	5
776	Nembang	2197	7
777	Khatveni	2186	8
778	Rumwa	2183	5
779	Malakar	2180	7
780	Tumbapo	2175	7
781	Ramajali	2167	8
782	Vajagai	2155	7
783	Belbase	2141	7
784	Timalasin	2138	9
785	Godhi	2135	5
786	Gamal	2110	5
787	Phagami	2086	7
788	Debakot	2084	7
789	Vike	2083	4
790	Carmakar	2083	8
791	Varnawal	2073	8
792	Sunarani	2070	8
793	Serpini	2054	7
794	Balal	2053	5
795	Rajavamsi	2050	9
796	Dallakoti	2048	9
797	Raini	2048	5
798	Phader	2039	6
799	Cuhan	2036	5
800	Pacabhaiy	2035	9
801	Rakhal	2034	6
802	Rajawahak	2033	9
803	Phago	2025	5
804	Waskot	2022	6
805	Bayak	2021	5
806	Mala	2020	4
807	Dhobin	2017	6
808	Gajamer	2016	7
809	Paudar	2012	6
810	Velwase	2008	7
811	Tamoli	2007	6
812	Kumai	2005	5
813	Kuswah	2001	6
814	Bhetawal	2000	8
815	Dusadhin	1976	8
816	Cepang	1951	6
817	Japrel	1933	6
818	Khapangi	1930	8
819	Mudabhari	1930	9
820	Bamma	1926	5
821	Simkhad	1923	7
822	Joshi	1921	5
823	Bamth	1910	5
824	Dimdun	1906	6
825	Kharavind	1906	9
826	Hawari	1891	6
827	Mudiyari	1877	8
828	Rajakarnikar	1865	12
829	Manndal	1863	7
830	Candravansi	1846	11
831	Purvachane	1840	10
832	Soni	1838	4
833	Vala	1836	4
834	Tamot	1832	5
835	Baraini	1826	7
836	Simha	1825	5
837	Svarnakar	1809	9
838	Sanyasi	1808	7
839	Mu	1795	2
840	Padhyani	1793	8
841	Chaudhary	1792	9
842	Sunarni	1789	7
843	Vaisy	1784	5
844	Tatmin	1780	6
845	Muslim	1775	6
846	Hada	1772	4
847	Bade	1768	4
848	Angai	1764	5
849	Kujarni	1760	7
850	Niure	1758	5
851	Cuwai	1748	5
852	Kohain	1743	6
853	Ghatal	1736	6
854	Sambahamphe	1735	11
855	Thamsuhan	1728	9
856	Poudel	1724	6
857	Ansarin	1724	7
858	Vayak	1723	5
859	Mukeri	1720	6
860	Vanjar	1718	6
861	Kamdu	1706	5
862	Mestar	1704	6
863	Godhin	1703	6
864	Phuyaml	1699	7
865	Urau	1695	4
866	Varam	1685	5
867	Bamskot	1682	7
868	Badail	1682	6
869	Masrangi	1671	8
870	Vomjan	1670	6
871	Jora	1669	4
872	Bana	1662	4
873	Badahi	1657	6
874	Manni	1654	5
875	Basnyat	1654	7
876	Shah	1653	4
877	Linaden	1649	7
878	Samwa	1646	5
879	Balampaki	1643	9
880	Tomat	1639	5
881	Deula	1636	5
882	Syangatan	1630	9
883	Caina	1630	5
884	Gurdhami	1628	8
885	Ghorasaini	1622	10
886	Goyal	1620	5
887	Gandharv	1619	8
888	Singh	1619	5
889	Marik	1619	5
890	Garung	1611	6
891	Phiyak	1609	6
892	Makaju	1603	6
893	Vimali	1603	6
894	Kapad	1601	5
895	Cudali	1599	6
896	Tilij	1599	5
897	Jargh	1593	5
898	Khadge	1583	6
899	Bhadel	1576	6
900	Cimariy	1572	7
901	Timilsain	1565	9
902	Kalwar	1565	6
903	Nyasur	1558	6
904	Nauni	1556	5
905	Ghlan	1553	5
906	Ranatharu	1548	9
907	Sarumagar	1547	9
908	Swara	1546	5
909	Datta	1545	5
910	Siddhiki	1545	8
911	Arcay	1544	5
912	Nata	1543	4
913	Kumalni	1543	7
914	Samal	1535	5
915	Dhuniyain	1535	9
916	Padhyay	1534	7
917	Suvwa	1533	5
918	Dharal	1524	6
919	Dhanadi	1522	7
920	Akhtar	1519	6
921	Subwa	1516	5
922	Rajabahak	1507	9
923	Cokhal	1505	6
924	Itani	1504	5
925	Khank	1503	5
926	Tumwapo	1502	7
927	Banu	1493	4
928	Kayast	1491	6
929	Dharikar	1491	8
930	Limvuni	1487	7
931	Galan	1486	5
932	Karmakar	1481	8
933	Sim	1478	3
934	Gurunaseni	1460	10
935	Bhatarai	1452	8
936	Magrati	1449	7
937	Mulmi	1442	5
938	Baisy	1436	5
939	Kadar	1436	5
940	Bamniy	1433	6
941	Kamvar	1433	6
942	Bhetuwal	1433	8
943	Jhedi	1427	5
944	Seti	1422	4
945	Vamjan	1418	6
946	Khasu	1418	5
947	Jugjali	1417	7
948	Siwa	1415	4
949	Arakh	1415	5
950	Pravin	1410	6
951	Gurmachan	1405	9
952	Kahain	1403	6
953	Tharuin	1402	7
954	Musaharani	1402	10
955	Bamtar	1400	6
956	Serpeni	1397	7
957	Kapri	1390	5
958	Kerung	1390	6
959	Tulacan	1389	7
960	Gadtaul	1389	7
961	Vastakoti	1389	9
962	Badayak	1381	7
963	Kaphale	1374	7
964	Jasagadh	1373	8
965	Waraghare	1372	9
966	Vasel	1370	5
967	Gacchadar	1368	9
968	Basukal	1367	7
969	Piya	1366	4
970	Mikarani	1364	8
971	Isara	1363	5
972	Khatrini	1362	8
973	Badhahi	1361	7
974	Jabegu	1356	6
975	Kankar	1349	6
976	Baraghare	1346	9
977	Dahit	1346	5
978	Varuwal	1346	7
979	Suyal	1343	5
980	Sapkota	1343	7
981	Bhuju	1341	5
982	Bahun	1340	5
983	Bhanadari	1338	9
984	Kusmi	1336	5
985	Ramjali	1335	7
986	Mangrati	1335	8
987	Bharin	1328	6
988	Vegha	1327	5
989	Budhathap	1326	9
990	Kujad	1321	5
991	Visunke	1318	7
992	Begha	1316	5
993	Tarami	1315	6
994	Gorkhali	1313	8
995	Kasul	1313	5
996	Dube	1305	4
997	Vadahi	1303	6
998	Saiju	1296	5
999	Siddiki	1292	7
1000	Gwach	1291	5

Nepal is a beautiful and culturally rich country located in South Asia. The country is home to numerous ethnic groups, each with their unique customs, traditions, and, of course, surnames. In this article, we will take a closer look at the most common Nepali surnames and the stories behind them.

The Top 10 Most Common Nepali Surnames

1. Karki: This surname is common among the Khatri Chhetri people of Nepal. It originates from the Sanskrit word Karak which means deeds or actions.

2. Sherpa: This surname is associated with the Sherpa people who are known for their mountain climbing skills. The surname means east or people of the east in Tibetan.

3. Acharya: This surname is common among the Brahmin and Chhetri communities in Nepal. It comes from the Sanskrit word acharya, which means teacher.

4. Rana: The Rana surname is popular among the Chhetri community. It originates from the word Ran, which means battle.

5. Thapa: Thapa is a surname that is common among both the Magar and Chhetri people in Nepal. It comes from the word Thapa, which means warrior.

6. Gurung: The Gurung surname is associated with the Gurung ethnic group of Nepal. It comes from the word Gurung, which means village headman.

7. Tamang: The Tamang surname is common among the Tamang community of Nepal. Tamang means horse trader in Tibetan.

8. Basnet: This surname is popular among the Magar and Chhetri communities. Basnet comes from the word bas which means place and net which means to gather.

9. Khanal: The Khanal surname is common among the Brahmin and Chhetri groups of Nepal. It comes from the word Khan, which means leader or ruler.

10. Bista: The Bista surname is popular among the Gurung and Magar communities of Nepal. It comes from the word Bista, which means wise or intelligent.

The Importance of Surnames in Nepal

In Nepal, surnames hold great importance and are a crucial part of one's identity. Nepali surnames usually come from an individual's ethnic community, and it is essential to have a surname to indicate one's identity and cultural background.

In many Nepali customs and traditions like weddings and funerals, people are addressed by their surnames. As such, surnames carry a sense of pride and honor for many Nepali people, representing their cultural heritage and community.

The Evolution of Nepali Surnames

The origins of Nepali surnames date back to the era of the Licchavi dynasty, which ruled Nepal from the 3rd to the 9th century. During this time, surnames were typically occupational or based on a person's characteristics.

Over time, the caste system became more prominent in Nepal, and surnames became closely tied to an individual's social status. Surnames like Rana became associated with Nepal's ruling class, while others, like Koirala, marked a person's Brahmin caste.

Following Nepal's democratization in the 1950s, efforts were made to break down the traditional caste system. Today, Nepali surnames come from a variety of sources, from occupations and characteristics to geographic locations and religious affiliations.

The Diversity of Nepali Surnames

Nepal's surnames reflect the country's incredible cultural diversity. The country is home to over 125 different ethnic groups, each with their unique customs, traditions, and surnames.

The Nepali language itself has numerous dialects, so it is not uncommon for people from the same ethnic community to have different surnames, depending on where they originated.

Overall, Nepali surnames are a reflection of the country's rich cultural heritage and are a significant part of Nepali identity and pride.