About Dhakal
The surname Dhakal is of Nepali origin and is predominantly found among the Brahmin and Chhetri communities in Nepal. The name is derived from the word "Dhak" which refers to a type of drum used in traditional Nepali music. Therefore, the surname Dhakal is believed to signify a person or family associated with playing or making musical instruments, particularly the Dhak drum.
The surname Dhakal is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dhakal based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Dhakal is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dhakal in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dhakal using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.