Gurung

Gurung Meaning & Origin

About Gurung
The surname Gurung is of Nepali origin and is predominantly found among the Gurung ethnic group of Nepal. The name is derived from the word "gurung" which means "eagle" in the Gurung language. The Gurungs are known for their bravery, loyalty, and martial traditions, and the surname Gurung is often associated with these qualities. It is a common surname among the Gurung community and signifies their cultural identity and heritage.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Gurung is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Gurung: 3,450
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,427
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gurung 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 Gurung is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRNK
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G06052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G UH1 R AH1 NG
🌐 IPA
/gurung*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gurung in Braille

Here's how to represent Gurung in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Gurung in braille

How to sign the name Gurung using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Gurung using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gurung in sign language

Numerology