Uppal (surname)

The surname Uppal is a common surname found among people of Punjabi origin, primarily in India. It is associated with the Khatri community. Surnames in this community often reflect ancestral occupations, clan affiliations, or place of origin, although the precise etymology of Uppal is debated. Some theories suggest a connection to locations or lineage within the broader Khatri social structure. Due to the fluidity of caste and regional variations in historical records, definitive etymological origins are often difficult to ascertain. Variations in spelling may also occur.