Exclusive surnames in Nepal

Exclusive surnames are those that exist only in Nepal and are not found in any other country in the world. They are unique cultural heritage, reflecting the linguistic, geographical or historical isolation of the region. This table shows the 100 most common exclusive surnames.

#	Surname	Bearers	%
1	Saumd	38.724	8.7%
2	Caulagai	31.544	7.1%
3	Timalsin	29.108	6.5%
4	Bajracary	29.044	6.5%
5	Syanatan	26.729	6%
6	Thagunn	19.419	4.4%
7	Timilsin	18.000	4%
8	Vudhathoki	17.263	3.9%
9	Karmacary	13.113	2.9%
10	Dangaur	11.312	2.5%
11	Tiruw	10.953	2.5%
12	Lopcan	9.002	2%
13	Wastol	7.406	1.7%
14	Dhanukain	6.703	1.5%
15	Thakull	6.500	1.5%
16	Sinkhad	6.165	1.4%
17	Kalawarin	5.745	1.3%
18	Camlagai	5.544	1.2%
19	Kahamr	5.432	1.2%
20	Cemjon	5.182	1.2%
21	Seracan	4.604	1%
22	Anadembe	4.166	0.9%
23	Sangraul	4.116	0.9%
24	Timilsen	3.629	0.8%
25	Anademve	3.562	0.8%
26	Vajracary	3.482	0.8%
27	Rajathal	3.341	0.7%
28	Dhamt	3.082	0.7%
29	Javegu	3.004	0.7%
30	Dhunagan	2.995	0.7%

31	Budhaksetri	2.956	0.7%
32	Cemjong	2.913	0.7%
33	Vudhamagar	2.629	0.6%
34	Garvuj	2.622	0.6%
35	Nemwang	2.621	0.6%
36	Kathavaniy	2.600	0.6%
37	Syanavo	2.585	0.6%
38	Dagaunr	2.564	0.6%
39	Bamstol	2.513	0.6%
40	Tatmini	2.398	0.5%
41	Rajadhami	2.335	0.5%
42	Byanjanakar	2.316	0.5%
43	Waniyam	2.308	0.5%
44	Ksetrini	2.294	0.5%
45	Samwahamphe	2.281	0.5%
46	Kandanaw	2.273	0.5%
47	Garbuj	2.254	0.5%
48	Jimwa	2.235	0.5%
49	Khatveni	2.186	0.5%
50	Vajagai	2.155	0.5%
51	Timalasin	2.138	0.5%
52	Debakot	2.084	0.5%
53	Rajawahak	2.033	0.5%
54	Waskot	2.022	0.5%
55	Mudabhari	1.930	0.4%
56	Simkhad	1.923	0.4%
57	Bamth	1.910	0.4%
58	Dimdun	1.906	0.4%
59	Rajakarnikar	1.865	0.4%
60	Purvachane	1.840	0.4%

61	Padhyani	1.793	0.4%
62	Kujarni	1.760	0.4%
63	Kohain	1.743	0.4%
64	Thamsuhan	1.728	0.4%
65	Phuyaml	1.699	0.4%
66	Bamskot	1.682	0.4%
67	Linaden	1.649	0.4%
68	Syangatan	1.630	0.4%
69	Ghorasaini	1.622	0.4%
70	Tilij	1.599	0.4%
71	Timilsain	1.565	0.4%
72	Ranatharu	1.548	0.3%
73	Cokhal	1.505	0.3%
74	Tumwapo	1.502	0.3%
75	Limvuni	1.487	0.3%
76	Gurunaseni	1.460	0.3%
77	Vamjan	1.418	0.3%
78	Tharuin	1.402	0.3%
79	Gadtaul	1.389	0.3%
80	Vastakoti	1.389	0.3%
81	Jasagadh	1.373	0.3%
82	Waraghare	1.372	0.3%
83	Basukal	1.367	0.3%
84	Budhathap	1.326	0.3%
85	Visunke	1.318	0.3%
86	Lghan	227	0.1%
87	Lottam	18	0%
88	Vartol	12	0%
89	Vaurel	3	0%
90	Cejon	1	0%

91	Beldani	1	0%
92	Kurwang	1	0%
93	Vochem	1	0%

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FAQs

What are exclusive surnames in Nepal?

Exclusive surnames are those that exist only in Nepal and are not found in any other country in the world according to our official census data. The most common exclusive surname is Saumd, with 38.724. registered bearers.

Why do exclusive surnames exist in Nepal?

Exclusive surnames typically arise from linguistic, geographical or historical isolation. They may also derive from local place names, traditional occupations or phonetic adaptations unique to the language and culture of Nepal.

Where does this data come from?

The data comes from official censuses and civil registries. A surname is considered exclusive when it appears in our records from only one country with verified bearers.

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