Neupane

Neupane is a common Nepali surname. It is primarily found among people of the Brahmin (Bahun) caste in Nepal. The surname often indicates ancestral origins in the Kumaon region of India (specifically, the area around Nainital), from where many Brahmins migrated eastward into Nepal centuries ago. While the precise etymology is debated, the "Nepal" part of the name likely refers to an association with the country of Nepal itself, possibly indicating that the family became prominent or was first recognized by that name within Nepal. Neupanes are spread throughout Nepal, with concentrations in the hilly regions and valleys. Like many Brahmin families, they have historically been involved in religious, scholarly, and administrative roles.